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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,050.24, 76,610.24 and 17,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,050.24, 76,610.24 and 17,770 is: 26,667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,050.24 : 76,610.24 = 17,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,050.24/76,610.24 = 17,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,050.24x = 76,610.24 × 17,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,050.24x = 1,361,363,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,363,964.80/51,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.14

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