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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,265.13, 76,897.69 and 14,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,265.13, 76,897.69 and 14,329.13 is: 21,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,265.13 : 76,897.69 = 14,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,265.13/76,897.69 = 14,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,265.13x = 76,897.69 × 14,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,265.13x = 1,101,876,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,876,576.40/51,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.69

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