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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,967.62, 77,946.57 and 14,531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,967.62, 77,946.57 and 14,531.04 is: 21,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,967.62 : 77,946.57 = 14,531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,967.62/77,946.57 = 14,531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,967.62x = 77,946.57 × 14,531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,967.62x = 1,132,644,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,644,726.53/51,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,795.20

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