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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,606.62, 77,408.31 and 14,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,606.62, 77,408.31 and 14,670.62 is: 22,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,606.62 : 77,408.31 = 14,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,606.62/77,408.31 = 14,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,606.62x = 77,408.31 × 14,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,606.62x = 1,135,627,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,627,900.85/51,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.47

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