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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,349.72, 76,960.96 and 29,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,349.72, 76,960.96 and 29,095.68 is: 43,607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,349.72 : 76,960.96 = 29,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,349.72/76,960.96 = 29,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,349.72x = 76,960.96 × 29,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,349.72x = 2,239,231,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,231,464.65/51,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,607.47

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