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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,671.70, 71,306.32 and 29,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,671.70, 71,306.32 and 29,010.13 is: 40,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,671.70 : 71,306.32 = 29,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,671.70/71,306.32 = 29,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,671.70x = 71,306.32 × 29,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,671.70x = 2,068,605,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,605,111.44/51,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,033.62

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