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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,974.92, 71,650.74 and 37,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,974.92, 71,650.74 and 37,045 is: 51,068.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,974.92 : 71,650.74 = 37,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,974.92/71,650.74 = 37,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,974.92x = 71,650.74 × 37,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,974.92x = 2,654,301,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,301,663.30/51,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,068.89

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