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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,397.65, 72,310.35 and 37,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,397.65, 72,310.35 and 37,111.60 is: 51,215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,397.65 : 72,310.35 = 37,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,397.65/72,310.35 = 37,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,397.65x = 72,310.35 × 37,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,397.65x = 2,683,553,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,553,014.62/52,397.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,215.14

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