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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,112.65, 76,669.34 and 17,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,112.65, 76,669.34 and 17,832.59 is: 26,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,112.65 : 76,669.34 = 17,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,112.65/76,669.34 = 17,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,112.65x = 76,669.34 × 17,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,112.65x = 1,367,212,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,212,720.79/51,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,749.01

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