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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,275.30, 76,912.44 and 16,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,275.30, 76,912.44 and 16,214.96 is: 24,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,275.30 : 76,912.44 = 16,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,275.30/76,912.44 = 16,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,275.30x = 76,912.44 × 16,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,275.30x = 1,247,132,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,132,138.10/51,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.28

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