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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,997.23, 73,059.15 and 37,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,997.23, 73,059.15 and 37,032.13 is: 51,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,997.23 : 73,059.15 = 37,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,997.23/73,059.15 = 37,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,997.23x = 73,059.15 × 37,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,997.23x = 2,705,535,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,535,940.49/52,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,050.52

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