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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,607, 126,417.66 and 51,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,607, 126,417.66 and 51,863 is: 71,570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,607 : 126,417.66 = 51,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,607/126,417.66 = 51,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,607x = 126,417.66 × 51,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,607x = 6,556,399,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,556,399,100.58/91,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,570.94

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