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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,071.70, 76,607.57 and 16,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,071.70, 76,607.57 and 16,014.09 is: 24,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,071.70 : 76,607.57 = 16,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,071.70/76,607.57 = 16,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,071.70x = 76,607.57 × 16,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,071.70x = 1,226,800,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,800,520.66/51,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.14

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