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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,217.84, 76,837.20 and 29,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,217.84, 76,837.20 and 29,041.12 is: 43,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,217.84 : 76,837.20 = 29,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,217.84/76,837.20 = 29,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,217.84x = 76,837.20 × 29,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,217.84x = 2,231,438,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,438,345.66/51,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,567.60

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