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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,265.75, 76,911.60 and 14,329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,265.75, 76,911.60 and 14,329.75 is: 21,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,265.75 : 76,911.60 = 14,329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,265.75/76,911.60 = 14,329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,265.75x = 76,911.60 × 14,329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,265.75x = 1,102,124,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,124,000.10/51,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.25

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