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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,283.28, 76,924.92 and 14,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,283.28, 76,924.92 and 14,347.28 is: 21,520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,283.28 : 76,924.92 = 14,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,283.28/76,924.92 = 14,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,283.28x = 76,924.92 × 14,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,283.28x = 1,103,663,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,663,366.22/51,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,520.92

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