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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,164.58, 76,605.16 and 26,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,164.58, 76,605.16 and 26,150.76 is: 39,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,164.58 : 76,605.16 = 26,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,164.58/76,605.16 = 26,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,164.58x = 76,605.16 × 26,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,164.58x = 2,003,283,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,283,153.92/51,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,153.71

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