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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,266.91, 76,899.90 and 16,206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,266.91, 76,899.90 and 16,206.58 is: 24,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,266.91 : 76,899.90 = 16,206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,266.91/76,899.90 = 16,206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,266.91x = 76,899.90 × 16,206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,266.91x = 1,246,283,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,283,996.84/51,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.72

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