Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,240.96, 76,861.44 and 14,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,240.96, 76,861.44 and 14,304 is: 21,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,240.96 : 76,861.44 = 14,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,240.96/76,861.44 = 14,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,240.96x = 76,861.44 × 14,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,240.96x = 1,099,426,037.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,099,426,037.76/51,240.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,456
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