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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,019.46, 71,786.77 and 29,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,019.46, 71,786.77 and 29,363.22 is: 40,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,019.46 : 71,786.77 = 29,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,019.46/71,786.77 = 29,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,019.46x = 71,786.77 × 29,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,019.46x = 2,107,890,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,890,720.60/52,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,521.20

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