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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,163.96, 76,604.22 and 26,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,163.96, 76,604.22 and 26,150.15 is: 39,152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,163.96 : 76,604.22 = 26,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,163.96/76,604.22 = 26,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,163.96x = 76,604.22 × 26,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,163.96x = 2,003,211,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,211,843.63/51,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,152.79

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