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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,260, 76,895.04 and 14,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,260, 76,895.04 and 14,324 is: 21,487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,260 : 76,895.04 = 14,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,260/76,895.04 = 14,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,260x = 76,895.04 × 14,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,260x = 1,101,444,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,444,552.96/51,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.41

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