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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,161.16, 78,044.91 and 29,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,161.16, 78,044.91 and 29,984.98 is: 44,864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,161.16 : 78,044.91 = 29,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,161.16/78,044.91 = 29,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,161.16x = 78,044.91 × 29,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,161.16x = 2,340,175,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,175,065.45/52,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,864.32

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