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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,439.16, 77,160.96 and 25,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,439.16, 77,160.96 and 25,166 is: 37,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,439.16 : 77,160.96 = 25,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,439.16/77,160.96 = 25,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,439.16x = 77,160.96 × 25,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,439.16x = 1,941,832,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,832,719.36/51,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,750.09

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