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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,079.84, 71,869.92 and 29,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,079.84, 71,869.92 and 29,723.84 is: 41,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,079.84 : 71,869.92 = 29,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,079.84/71,869.92 = 29,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,079.84x = 71,869.92 × 29,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,079.84x = 2,136,250,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,250,002.89/52,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,018.75

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