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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,023.65, 71,792.89 and 29,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,023.65, 71,792.89 and 29,363.60 is: 40,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,023.65 : 71,792.89 = 29,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,023.65/71,792.89 = 29,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,023.65x = 71,792.89 × 29,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,023.65x = 2,108,097,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,097,704.80/52,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,521.91

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