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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,265.42, 76,899.30 and 15,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,265.42, 76,899.30 and 15,727.48 is: 23,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,265.42 : 76,899.30 = 15,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,265.42/76,899.30 = 15,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,265.42x = 76,899.30 × 15,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,265.42x = 1,209,432,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,432,202.76/51,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.58

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