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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,366.62, 77,028.06 and 20,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,366.62, 77,028.06 and 20,180 is: 30,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,366.62 : 77,028.06 = 20,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,366.62/77,028.06 = 20,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,366.62x = 77,028.06 × 20,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,366.62x = 1,554,426,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,426,250.80/51,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,261.41

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