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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,734.79, 71,393.96 and 29,074.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,734.79, 71,393.96 and 29,074.73 is: 40,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,734.79 : 71,393.96 = 29,074.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,734.79/71,393.96 = 29,074.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,734.79x = 71,393.96 × 29,074.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,734.79x = 2,075,759,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,759,608.29/51,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,123.09

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