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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,141.98, 51,263.02 and 29,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,141.98, 51,263.02 and 29,059.54 is: 40,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,141.98 : 51,263.02 = 29,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,141.98/51,263.02 = 29,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,141.98x = 51,263.02 × 29,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,141.98x = 1,489,679,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,679,780.21/37,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,107.71

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