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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,169.08, 76,748.76 and 17,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,169.08, 76,748.76 and 17,883 is: 26,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,169.08 : 76,748.76 = 17,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,169.08/76,748.76 = 17,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,169.08x = 76,748.76 × 17,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,169.08x = 1,372,498,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,498,075.08/51,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.80

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