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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,999.63, 71,759.51 and 29,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,999.63, 71,759.51 and 29,343.44 is: 40,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,999.63 : 71,759.51 = 29,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,999.63/71,759.51 = 29,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,999.63x = 71,759.51 × 29,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,999.63x = 2,105,670,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,670,370.60/51,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,493.95

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