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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,265.28, 76,898.56 and 16,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,265.28, 76,898.56 and 16,208 is: 24,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,265.28 : 76,898.56 = 16,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,265.28/76,898.56 = 16,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,265.28x = 76,898.56 × 16,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,265.28x = 1,246,371,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,371,860.48/51,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.20

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