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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,033.54, 76,552.02 and 17,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,033.54, 76,552.02 and 17,753.88 is: 26,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,033.54 : 76,552.02 = 17,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,033.54/76,552.02 = 17,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,033.54x = 76,552.02 × 17,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,033.54x = 1,359,095,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,095,376.84/51,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.41

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