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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,059.66, 76,589.52 and 16,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,059.66, 76,589.52 and 16,002.04 is: 24,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,059.66 : 76,589.52 = 16,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,059.66/76,589.52 = 16,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,059.66x = 76,589.52 × 16,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,059.66x = 1,225,588,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,588,562.62/51,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.07

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