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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,026.49, 76,553.44 and 17,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,026.49, 76,553.44 and 17,748.38 is: 26,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,026.49 : 76,553.44 = 17,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,026.49/76,553.44 = 17,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,026.49x = 76,553.44 × 17,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,026.49x = 1,358,699,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,699,690.44/51,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.34

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