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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,043.68, 76,565.51 and 15,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,043.68, 76,565.51 and 15,986.07 is: 23,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,043.68 : 76,565.51 = 15,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,043.68/76,565.51 = 15,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,043.68x = 76,565.51 × 15,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,043.68x = 1,223,981,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,981,522.52/51,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.10

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