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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,535.49, 77,305.57 and 14,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,535.49, 77,305.57 and 14,094.73 is: 21,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,535.49 : 77,305.57 = 14,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,535.49/77,305.57 = 14,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,535.49x = 77,305.57 × 14,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,535.49x = 1,089,601,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,601,136.65/51,535.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,142.73

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