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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,966.59, 115,330.81 and 51,908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,966.59, 115,330.81 and 51,908.43 is: 77,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,966.59 : 115,330.81 = 51,908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,966.59/115,330.81 = 51,908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,966.59x = 115,330.81 × 51,908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,966.59x = 5,986,641,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,641,277.73/76,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,782.34

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