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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,021.68, 71,790.84 and 29,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,021.68, 71,790.84 and 29,365.20 is: 40,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,021.68 : 71,790.84 = 29,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,021.68/71,790.84 = 29,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,021.68x = 71,790.84 × 29,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,021.68x = 2,108,152,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,152,374.77/52,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,524.50

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