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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,382.23, 70,901.78 and 29,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,382.23, 70,901.78 and 29,026.23 is: 40,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,382.23 : 70,901.78 = 29,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,382.23/70,901.78 = 29,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,382.23x = 70,901.78 × 29,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,382.23x = 2,058,011,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,011,228.56/51,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,052.98

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