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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,802.54, 71,486.80 and 29,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,802.54, 71,486.80 and 29,141.52 is: 40,214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,802.54 : 71,486.80 = 29,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,802.54/71,486.80 = 29,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,802.54x = 71,486.80 × 29,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,802.54x = 2,083,234,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,234,237.04/51,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,214.91

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