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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,996.36, 77,994.14 and 12,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,996.36, 77,994.14 and 12,553.32 is: 18,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,996.36 : 77,994.14 = 12,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,996.36/77,994.14 = 12,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,996.36x = 77,994.14 × 12,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,996.36x = 979,085,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,085,397.54/51,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.88

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