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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,011.76, 71,785.94 and 29,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,011.76, 71,785.94 and 29,655.76 is: 40,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,011.76 : 71,785.94 = 29,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,011.76/71,785.94 = 29,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,011.76x = 71,785.94 × 29,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,011.76x = 2,128,866,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,866,608.01/52,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,930.49

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