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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,792.23, 71,472.57 and 29,131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,792.23, 71,472.57 and 29,131.22 is: 40,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,792.23 : 71,472.57 = 29,131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,792.23/71,472.57 = 29,131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,792.23x = 71,472.57 × 29,131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,792.23x = 2,082,082,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,082,803.27/51,792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,200.68

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