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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,055.65, 76,583.52 and 15,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,055.65, 76,583.52 and 15,998.04 is: 23,997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,055.65 : 76,583.52 = 15,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,055.65/76,583.52 = 15,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,055.65x = 76,583.52 × 15,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,055.65x = 1,225,186,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,186,216.30/51,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.07

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