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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,261.75, 76,905.60 and 14,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,261.75, 76,905.60 and 14,325.75 is: 21,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,261.75 : 76,905.60 = 14,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,261.75/76,905.60 = 14,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,261.75x = 76,905.60 × 14,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,261.75x = 1,101,730,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,730,399.20/51,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.25

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