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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,741.41, 77,609.96 and 14,805.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,741.41, 77,609.96 and 14,805.41 is: 22,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,741.41 : 77,609.96 = 14,805.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,741.41/77,609.96 = 14,805.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,741.41x = 77,609.96 × 14,805.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,741.41x = 1,149,047,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,047,203.86/51,741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,207.50

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