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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,905.51, 77,858.27 and 29,703.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,905.51, 77,858.27 and 29,703.19 is: 44,554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,905.51 : 77,858.27 = 29,703.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,905.51/77,858.27 = 29,703.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,905.51x = 77,858.27 × 29,703.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,905.51x = 2,312,638,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,638,866.49/51,905.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.78

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