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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,994.42, 77,985.60 and 14,557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,994.42, 77,985.60 and 14,557.48 is: 21,834.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,994.42 : 77,985.60 = 14,557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,994.42/77,985.60 = 14,557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,994.42x = 77,985.60 × 14,557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,994.42x = 1,135,274,001.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,274,001.40/51,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,834.54

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