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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,338.84, 77,013.10 and 16,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,338.84, 77,013.10 and 16,283.66 is: 24,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,338.84 : 77,013.10 = 16,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,338.84/77,013.10 = 16,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,338.84x = 77,013.10 × 16,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,338.84x = 1,254,055,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,055,135.95/51,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.03

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