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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.98, 73,017.45 and 37,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.98, 73,017.45 and 37,001.88 is: 51,008.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.98 : 73,017.45 = 37,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.98/73,017.45 = 37,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.98x = 73,017.45 × 37,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.98x = 2,701,782,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,782,922.81/52,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,008.82

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