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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,759.16, 71,430.17 and 29,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,759.16, 71,430.17 and 29,105.28 is: 40,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,759.16 : 71,430.17 = 29,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,759.16/71,430.17 = 29,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,759.16x = 71,430.17 × 29,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,759.16x = 2,078,995,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,995,116.49/51,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,166.71

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