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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,264.75, 76,910.10 and 14,328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,264.75, 76,910.10 and 14,328.75 is: 21,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,264.75 : 76,910.10 = 14,328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,264.75/76,910.10 = 14,328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,264.75x = 76,910.10 × 14,328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,264.75x = 1,102,025,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,025,595.38/51,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.75

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