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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,003, 76,508.82 and 14,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,003, 76,508.82 and 14,067 is: 21,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,003 : 76,508.82 = 14,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,003/76,508.82 = 14,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,003x = 76,508.82 × 14,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,003x = 1,076,249,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,249,570.94/51,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.69

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