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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,159.62, 71,983.32 and 29,500.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,159.62, 71,983.32 and 29,500.62 is: 40,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,159.62 : 71,983.32 = 29,500.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,159.62/71,983.32 = 29,500.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,159.62x = 71,983.32 × 29,500.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,159.62x = 2,123,552,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,552,569.66/52,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,712.58

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