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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,967.97, 71,723.24 and 37,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,967.97, 71,723.24 and 37,675.12 is: 51,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,967.97 : 71,723.24 = 37,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,967.97/71,723.24 = 37,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,967.97x = 71,723.24 × 37,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,967.97x = 2,702,181,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,181,126.80/51,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,997.05

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