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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,975.91, 77,897.58 and 25,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,975.91, 77,897.58 and 25,328.26 is: 37,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,975.91 : 77,897.58 = 25,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,975.91/77,897.58 = 25,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,975.91x = 77,897.58 × 25,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,975.91x = 1,973,010,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,010,159.61/51,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,960.09

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