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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,663.68, 71,295.84 and 29,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,663.68, 71,295.84 and 29,002.72 is: 40,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,663.68 : 71,295.84 = 29,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,663.68/71,295.84 = 29,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,663.68x = 71,295.84 × 29,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,663.68x = 2,067,772,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,772,928.21/51,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,023.73

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