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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,672.70, 71,307.69 and 29,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,672.70, 71,307.69 and 29,011.13 is: 40,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,672.70 : 71,307.69 = 29,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,672.70/71,307.69 = 29,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,672.70x = 71,307.69 × 29,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,672.70x = 2,068,716,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,716,664.59/51,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,035.00

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