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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,050.64, 76,567.32 and 14,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,050.64, 76,567.32 and 14,106 is: 21,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,050.64 : 76,567.32 = 14,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,050.64/76,567.32 = 14,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,050.64x = 76,567.32 × 14,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,050.64x = 1,080,058,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,058,615.92/51,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.61

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