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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,347.74, 76,957.99 and 29,093.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,347.74, 76,957.99 and 29,093.66 is: 43,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,347.74 : 76,957.99 = 29,093.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,347.74/76,957.99 = 29,093.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,347.74x = 76,957.99 × 29,093.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,347.74x = 2,238,989,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,989,595.34/51,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,604.44

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