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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,674.22, 71,311.32 and 29,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,674.22, 71,311.32 and 29,014.47 is: 40,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,674.22 : 71,311.32 = 29,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,674.22/71,311.32 = 29,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,674.22x = 71,311.32 × 29,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,674.22x = 2,069,060,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,060,154.80/51,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,040.47

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