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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,327.62, 76,966.82 and 26,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,327.62, 76,966.82 and 26,354.81 is: 39,519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,327.62 : 76,966.82 = 26,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,327.62/76,966.82 = 26,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,327.62x = 76,966.82 × 26,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,327.62x = 2,028,445,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,445,400.80/51,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,519.57

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