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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,242.70, 76,864.05 and 24,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,242.70, 76,864.05 and 24,998.70 is: 37,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,242.70 : 76,864.05 = 24,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,242.70/76,864.05 = 24,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,242.70x = 76,864.05 × 24,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,242.70x = 1,921,501,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,501,326.74/51,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.05

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