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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,294.80, 76,942.20 and 27,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,294.80, 76,942.20 and 27,909.20 is: 41,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,294.80 : 76,942.20 = 27,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,294.80/76,942.20 = 27,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,294.80x = 76,942.20 × 27,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,294.80x = 2,147,395,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,395,248.24/51,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,863.80

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