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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,451.74, 77,176.67 and 14,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,451.74, 77,176.67 and 14,011.25 is: 21,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,451.74 : 77,176.67 = 14,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,451.74/77,176.67 = 14,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,451.74x = 77,176.67 × 14,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,451.74x = 1,081,341,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,341,161.60/51,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.61

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