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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,377.96, 77,066.57 and 26,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,377.96, 77,066.57 and 26,424.96 is: 39,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,377.96 : 77,066.57 = 26,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,377.96/77,066.57 = 26,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,377.96x = 77,066.57 × 26,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,377.96x = 2,036,481,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,481,029.59/51,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,637.25

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