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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,383.97, 76,966.71 and 24,690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,383.97, 76,966.71 and 24,690.72 is: 36,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,383.97 : 76,966.71 = 24,690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,383.97/76,966.71 = 24,690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,383.97x = 76,966.71 × 24,690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,383.97x = 1,900,363,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,363,681.97/51,383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,983.59

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