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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,293.91, 76,975.23 and 18,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,293.91, 76,975.23 and 18,014.10 is: 27,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,293.91 : 76,975.23 = 18,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,293.91/76,975.23 = 18,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,293.91x = 76,975.23 × 18,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,293.91x = 1,386,639,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,639,490.74/51,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.22

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