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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,325.56, 76,989.96 and 16,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,325.56, 76,989.96 and 16,265.52 is: 24,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,325.56 : 76,989.96 = 16,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,325.56/76,989.96 = 16,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,325.56x = 76,989.96 × 16,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,325.56x = 1,252,281,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,281,734.18/51,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.79

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