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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,033.48, 76,516.98 and 17,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,033.48, 76,516.98 and 17,751 is: 26,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,033.48 : 76,516.98 = 17,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,033.48/76,516.98 = 17,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,033.48x = 76,516.98 × 17,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,033.48x = 1,358,252,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,252,911.98/51,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.94

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