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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,213, 76,819.50 and 12,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,213, 76,819.50 and 12,301 is: 18,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,213 : 76,819.50 = 12,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,213/76,819.50 = 12,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,213x = 76,819.50 × 12,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,213x = 944,956,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,956,669.50/51,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.50

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