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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,828.27, 77,688.59 and 25,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,828.27, 77,688.59 and 25,134.74 is: 37,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,828.27 : 77,688.59 = 25,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,828.27/77,688.59 = 25,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,828.27x = 77,688.59 × 25,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,828.27x = 1,952,682,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,682,510.62/51,828.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,676.01

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