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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,376.06, 76,989.57 and 25,051.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,376.06, 76,989.57 and 25,051.06 is: 37,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,376.06 : 76,989.57 = 25,051.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,376.06/76,989.57 = 25,051.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,376.06x = 76,989.57 × 25,051.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,376.06x = 1,928,670,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,670,337.44/51,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,540.25

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