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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,222.30, 76,833.45 and 14,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,222.30, 76,833.45 and 14,286.30 is: 21,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,222.30 : 76,833.45 = 14,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,222.30/76,833.45 = 14,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,222.30x = 76,833.45 × 14,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,222.30x = 1,097,665,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,665,716.74/51,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.45

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