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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,164.84, 76,605.72 and 26,151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,164.84, 76,605.72 and 26,151.02 is: 39,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,164.84 : 76,605.72 = 26,151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,164.84/76,605.72 = 26,151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,164.84x = 76,605.72 × 26,151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,164.84x = 2,003,317,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,317,332.81/51,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,154.18

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