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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,349.64, 77,023.98 and 27,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,349.64, 77,023.98 and 27,668.34 is: 41,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,349.64 : 77,023.98 = 27,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,349.64/77,023.98 = 27,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,349.64x = 77,023.98 × 27,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,349.64x = 2,131,125,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,125,666.79/51,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,502.26

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