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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,024.68, 71,792.46 and 29,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,024.68, 71,792.46 and 29,365.74 is: 40,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,024.68 : 71,792.46 = 29,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,024.68/71,792.46 = 29,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,024.68x = 71,792.46 × 29,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,024.68x = 2,108,238,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,238,714.32/52,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,523.82

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