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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,041.69, 71,824.86 and 29,389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,041.69, 71,824.86 and 29,389.77 is: 40,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,041.69 : 71,824.86 = 29,389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,041.69/71,824.86 = 29,389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,041.69x = 71,824.86 × 29,389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,041.69x = 2,110,916,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,916,115.68/52,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,562.02

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