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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,375, 77,062.50 and 14,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,375, 77,062.50 and 14,439 is: 21,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,375 : 77,062.50 = 14,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,375/77,062.50 = 14,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,375x = 77,062.50 × 14,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,375x = 1,112,705,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,705,437.50/51,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.50

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