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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,427.12, 77,086.68 and 25,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,427.12, 77,086.68 and 25,095.64 is: 37,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,427.12 : 77,086.68 = 25,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,427.12/77,086.68 = 25,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,427.12x = 77,086.68 × 25,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,427.12x = 1,934,539,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,539,570.08/51,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,617.11

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