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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,026.94, 76,541.85 and 14,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,026.94, 76,541.85 and 14,090.94 is: 21,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,026.94 : 76,541.85 = 14,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,026.94/76,541.85 = 14,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,026.94x = 76,541.85 × 14,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,026.94x = 1,078,546,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,546,615.84/51,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.81

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