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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,759.63, 71,419.55 and 29,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,759.63, 71,419.55 and 29,095.61 is: 40,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,759.63 : 71,419.55 = 29,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,759.63/71,419.55 = 29,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,759.63x = 71,419.55 × 29,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,759.63x = 2,077,994,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,994,870.60/51,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,147.02

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