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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,426.46, 77,128.89 and 19,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,426.46, 77,128.89 and 19,825.66 is: 29,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,426.46 : 77,128.89 = 19,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,426.46/77,128.89 = 19,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,426.46x = 77,128.89 × 19,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,426.46x = 1,529,131,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,131,149.32/51,426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,734.33

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