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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,822.54, 71,511.84 and 29,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,822.54, 71,511.84 and 29,158.74 is: 40,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,822.54 : 71,511.84 = 29,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,822.54/71,511.84 = 29,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,822.54x = 71,511.84 × 29,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,822.54x = 2,085,195,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,195,149.48/51,822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,237.22

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