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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,291.42, 76,936.33 and 26,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,291.42, 76,936.33 and 26,317.06 is: 39,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,291.42 : 76,936.33 = 26,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,291.42/76,936.33 = 26,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,291.42x = 76,936.33 × 26,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,291.42x = 2,024,737,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,737,754.66/51,291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,475.17

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