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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,217, 76,838.46 and 14,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,217, 76,838.46 and 14,281 is: 21,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,217 : 76,838.46 = 14,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,217/76,838.46 = 14,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,217x = 76,838.46 × 14,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,217x = 1,097,330,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,330,047.26/51,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.11

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