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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,014.94, 71,780.58 and 29,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,014.94, 71,780.58 and 29,358.70 is: 40,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,014.94 : 71,780.58 = 29,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,014.94/71,780.58 = 29,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,014.94x = 71,780.58 × 29,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,014.94x = 2,107,384,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,384,514.05/52,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,514.99

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