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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,588.84, 77,383.35 and 14,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,588.84, 77,383.35 and 14,149.25 is: 21,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,588.84 : 77,383.35 = 14,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,588.84/77,383.35 = 14,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,588.84x = 77,383.35 × 14,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,588.84x = 1,094,916,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,916,364.99/51,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.90

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