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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,311.08, 76,903.72 and 29,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,311.08, 76,903.72 and 29,143.09 is: 43,678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,311.08 : 76,903.72 = 29,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,311.08/76,903.72 = 29,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,311.08x = 76,903.72 × 29,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,311.08x = 2,241,212,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,212,033.29/51,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,678.91

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