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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,267.28, 76,901.56 and 16,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,267.28, 76,901.56 and 16,210 is: 24,315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,267.28 : 76,901.56 = 16,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,267.28/76,901.56 = 16,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,267.28x = 76,901.56 × 16,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,267.28x = 1,246,574,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,574,287.60/51,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,315.20

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