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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,165.58, 76,606.66 and 26,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,165.58, 76,606.66 and 26,151.76 is: 39,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,165.58 : 76,606.66 = 26,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,165.58/76,606.66 = 26,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,165.58x = 76,606.66 × 26,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,165.58x = 2,003,398,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,398,986.72/51,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,155.21

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