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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,167.58, 76,609.65 and 26,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,167.58, 76,609.65 and 26,153.76 is: 39,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,167.58 : 76,609.65 = 26,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,167.58/76,609.65 = 26,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,167.58x = 76,609.65 × 26,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,167.58x = 2,003,630,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,630,399.78/51,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,158.20

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