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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,106, 76,671.33 and 16,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,106, 76,671.33 and 16,045.64 is: 24,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,106 : 76,671.33 = 16,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,106/76,671.33 = 16,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,106x = 76,671.33 × 16,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,106x = 1,230,240,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,240,559.50/51,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,072.33

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