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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,164.62, 76,765.29 and 17,893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,164.62, 76,765.29 and 17,893.84 is: 26,847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,164.62 : 76,765.29 = 17,893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,164.62/76,765.29 = 17,893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,164.62x = 76,765.29 × 17,893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,164.62x = 1,373,625,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,625,816.81/51,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.18

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