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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,152.08, 76,723.26 and 17,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,152.08, 76,723.26 and 17,866 is: 26,797.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,152.08 : 76,723.26 = 17,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,152.08/76,723.26 = 17,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,152.08x = 76,723.26 × 17,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,152.08x = 1,370,737,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,737,763.16/51,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,797.30

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