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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,673.56, 71,307.99 and 29,011.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,673.56, 71,307.99 and 29,011.92 is: 40,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,673.56 : 71,307.99 = 29,011.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,673.56/71,307.99 = 29,011.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,673.56x = 71,307.99 × 29,011.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,673.56x = 2,068,781,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,781,701.24/51,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,035.59

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