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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,665.31, 77,498.35 and 14,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,665.31, 77,498.35 and 14,227.44 is: 21,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,665.31 : 77,498.35 = 14,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,665.31/77,498.35 = 14,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,665.31x = 77,498.35 × 14,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,665.31x = 1,102,603,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,603,124.72/51,665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.27

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