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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,475.59, 71,033.90 and 29,115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,475.59, 71,033.90 and 29,115.27 is: 40,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,475.59 : 71,033.90 = 29,115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,475.59/71,033.90 = 29,115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,475.59x = 71,033.90 × 29,115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,475.59x = 2,068,171,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,171,032.08/51,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,177.70

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