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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,117.59, 76,683.37 and 17,832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,117.59, 76,683.37 and 17,832.66 is: 26,751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,117.59 : 76,683.37 = 17,832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,117.59/76,683.37 = 17,832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,117.59x = 76,683.37 × 17,832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,117.59x = 1,367,468,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,468,458.74/51,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,751.43

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