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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,265.65, 76,759.52 and 26,589.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,265.65, 76,759.52 and 26,589.81 is: 39,812.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,265.65 : 76,759.52 = 26,589.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,265.65/76,759.52 = 26,589.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,265.65x = 76,759.52 × 26,589.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,265.65x = 2,041,020,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,020,919.54/51,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,812.64

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