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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,970.44, 71,722.92 and 29,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,970.44, 71,722.92 and 29,311.44 is: 40,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,970.44 : 71,722.92 = 29,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,970.44/71,722.92 = 29,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,970.44x = 71,722.92 × 29,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,970.44x = 2,102,302,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,302,066.20/51,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,451.88

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