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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,266.24, 76,912.32 and 14,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,266.24, 76,912.32 and 14,330.24 is: 21,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,266.24 : 76,912.32 = 14,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,266.24/76,912.32 = 14,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,266.24x = 76,912.32 × 14,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,266.24x = 1,102,172,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,172,004.56/51,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.98

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