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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,353.39, 76,966.47 and 29,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,353.39, 76,966.47 and 29,099.28 is: 43,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,353.39 : 76,966.47 = 29,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,353.39/76,966.47 = 29,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,353.39x = 76,966.47 × 29,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,353.39x = 2,239,669,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,669,149.77/51,353.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,612.88

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