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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,096.61, 76,660.52 and 26,154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,096.61, 76,660.52 and 26,154.33 is: 39,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,096.61 : 76,660.52 = 26,154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,096.61/76,660.52 = 26,154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,096.61x = 76,660.52 × 26,154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,096.61x = 2,005,004,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,004,538.05/51,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,239.48

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