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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,167.64, 76,640.36 and 24,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,167.64, 76,640.36 and 24,817 is: 37,171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,167.64 : 76,640.36 = 24,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,167.64/76,640.36 = 24,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,167.64x = 76,640.36 × 24,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,167.64x = 1,901,983,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,983,814.12/51,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,171.61

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