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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,189.58, 76,783.96 and 19,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,189.58, 76,783.96 and 19,592.29 is: 29,388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,189.58 : 76,783.96 = 19,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,189.58/76,783.96 = 19,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,189.58x = 76,783.96 × 19,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,189.58x = 1,504,373,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,373,611.67/51,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,388.28

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