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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,068.52, 76,604.81 and 17,791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,068.52, 76,604.81 and 17,791.97 is: 26,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,068.52 : 76,604.81 = 17,791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,068.52/76,604.81 = 17,791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,068.52x = 76,604.81 × 17,791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,068.52x = 1,362,950,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,950,009.39/51,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.65

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