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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,554.23, 77,331.38 and 14,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,554.23, 77,331.38 and 14,114.61 is: 21,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,554.23 : 77,331.38 = 14,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,554.23/77,331.38 = 14,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,554.23x = 77,331.38 × 14,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,554.23x = 1,091,502,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,502,535.48/51,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.93

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