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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,607.38, 77,286.39 and 29,353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,607.38, 77,286.39 and 29,353.29 is: 43,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,607.38 : 77,286.39 = 29,353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,607.38/77,286.39 = 29,353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,607.38x = 77,286.39 × 29,353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,607.38x = 2,268,609,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,609,818.72/51,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,959.02

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