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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,034.81, 76,560.42 and 17,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,034.81, 76,560.42 and 17,764.33 is: 26,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,034.81 : 76,560.42 = 17,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,034.81/76,560.42 = 17,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,034.81x = 76,560.42 × 17,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,034.81x = 1,360,044,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,044,183.02/51,034.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,649.35

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