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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,150.14, 71,971.65 and 29,493.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,150.14, 71,971.65 and 29,493.15 is: 40,703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,150.14 : 71,971.65 = 29,493.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,150.14/71,971.65 = 29,493.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,150.14x = 71,971.65 × 29,493.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,150.14x = 2,122,670,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,670,669.20/52,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,703.07

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