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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,327.72, 76,928.67 and 29,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,327.72, 76,928.67 and 29,159.76 is: 43,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,327.72 : 76,928.67 = 29,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,327.72/76,928.67 = 29,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,327.72x = 76,928.67 × 29,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,327.72x = 2,243,221,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,221,554.32/51,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,703.90

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