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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,822, 77,627.04 and 25,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,822, 77,627.04 and 25,444.08 is: 38,114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,822 : 77,627.04 = 25,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,822/77,627.04 = 25,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,822x = 77,627.04 × 25,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,822x = 1,975,148,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,148,615.92/51,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,114.09

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