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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,165.42, 76,683.60 and 27,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,165.42, 76,683.60 and 27,414 is: 41,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,165.42 : 76,683.60 = 27,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,165.42/76,683.60 = 27,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,165.42x = 76,683.60 × 27,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,165.42x = 2,102,204,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,204,210.40/51,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,086.43

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