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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,977.61, 71,724.99 and 29,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,977.61, 71,724.99 and 29,309.34 is: 40,444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,977.61 : 71,724.99 = 29,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,977.61/71,724.99 = 29,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,977.61x = 71,724.99 × 29,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,977.61x = 2,102,212,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,212,118.41/51,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,444.57

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