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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,901.91, 73,008.14 and 36,980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,901.91, 73,008.14 and 36,980.55 is: 51,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,901.91 : 73,008.14 = 36,980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,901.91/73,008.14 = 36,980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,901.91x = 73,008.14 × 36,980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,901.91x = 2,699,880,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,880,986.77/52,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,035.61

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