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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,278, 70,763.64 and 27,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,278, 70,763.64 and 27,726 is: 38,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,278 : 70,763.64 = 27,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,278/70,763.64 = 27,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,278x = 70,763.64 × 27,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,278x = 1,961,992,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,992,682.64/51,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,261.88

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