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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,158.74, 71,989.36 and 29,497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,158.74, 71,989.36 and 29,497.77 is: 40,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,158.74 : 71,989.36 = 29,497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,158.74/71,989.36 = 29,497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,158.74x = 71,989.36 × 29,497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,158.74x = 2,123,525,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,525,509.98/52,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,712.75

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