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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,697.56, 71,341.92 and 29,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,697.56, 71,341.92 and 29,034.84 is: 40,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,697.56 : 71,341.92 = 29,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,697.56/71,341.92 = 29,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,697.56x = 71,341.92 × 29,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,697.56x = 2,071,401,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,401,232.49/51,697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,067.68

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