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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.93, 51,103.31 and 29,491.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.93, 51,103.31 and 29,491.29 is: 40,666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.93 : 51,103.31 = 29,491.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.93/51,103.31 = 29,491.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.93x = 51,103.31 × 29,491.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.93x = 1,507,102,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,102,387.71/37,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,666.63

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