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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,007.16, 76,498.59 and 21,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,007.16, 76,498.59 and 21,425.56 is: 32,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,007.16 : 76,498.59 = 21,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,007.16/76,498.59 = 21,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,007.16x = 76,498.59 × 21,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,007.16x = 1,639,025,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,025,129.96/51,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,133.24

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