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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,169.64, 76,643.36 and 24,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,169.64, 76,643.36 and 24,819 is: 37,174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,169.64 : 76,643.36 = 24,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,169.64/76,643.36 = 24,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,169.64x = 76,643.36 × 24,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,169.64x = 1,902,211,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,211,551.84/51,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,174.61

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