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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,663.47, 77,497.10 and 14,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,663.47, 77,497.10 and 14,226.44 is: 21,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,663.47 : 77,497.10 = 14,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,663.47/77,497.10 = 14,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,663.47x = 77,497.10 × 14,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,663.47x = 1,102,507,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,507,518.08/51,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.18

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