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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,604.26, 77,419.38 and 14,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,604.26, 77,419.38 and 14,668.26 is: 22,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,604.26 : 77,419.38 = 14,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,604.26/77,419.38 = 14,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,604.26x = 77,419.38 × 14,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,604.26x = 1,135,607,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,607,594.88/51,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.08

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