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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,310.59, 76,977.42 and 18,032.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,310.59, 76,977.42 and 18,032.95 is: 27,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,310.59 : 76,977.42 = 18,032.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,310.59/76,977.42 = 18,032.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,310.59x = 76,977.42 × 18,032.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,310.59x = 1,388,129,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,129,965.99/51,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.48

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