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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,325.39, 76,968.50 and 24,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,325.39, 76,968.50 and 24,663.94 is: 36,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,325.39 : 76,968.50 = 24,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,325.39/76,968.50 = 24,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,325.39x = 76,968.50 × 24,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,325.39x = 1,898,346,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,346,150.15/51,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,986.49

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