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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,272.70, 76,909.05 and 51,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,272.70, 76,909.05 and 51,272.70 is: 76,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,272.70 : 76,909.05 = 51,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,272.70/76,909.05 = 51,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,272.70x = 76,909.05 × 51,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,272.70x = 3,943,334,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,334,647.94/51,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,909.05

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