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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.68, 71,801.64 and 29,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.68, 71,801.64 and 29,366.64 is: 40,523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.68 : 71,801.64 = 29,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.68/71,801.64 = 29,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.68x = 71,801.64 × 29,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.68x = 2,108,572,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,572,913.29/52,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,523.23

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