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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,668.39, 71,297.46 and 29,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,668.39, 71,297.46 and 29,002.19 is: 40,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,668.39 : 71,297.46 = 29,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,668.39/71,297.46 = 29,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,668.39x = 71,297.46 × 29,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,668.39x = 2,067,782,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,782,481.44/51,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,020.26

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