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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,667.76, 71,305.63 and 29,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,667.76, 71,305.63 and 29,008.24 is: 40,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,667.76 : 71,305.63 = 29,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,667.76/71,305.63 = 29,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,667.76x = 71,305.63 × 29,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,667.76x = 2,068,450,828.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,450,828.39/51,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,033.68

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