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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,007.08, 76,493.34 and 17,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,007.08, 76,493.34 and 17,718.44 is: 26,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,007.08 : 76,493.34 = 17,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,007.08/76,493.34 = 17,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,007.08x = 76,493.34 × 17,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,007.08x = 1,355,342,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,342,655.19/51,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.66

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