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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,166.62, 71,992.98 and 29,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,166.62, 71,992.98 and 29,507.62 is: 40,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,166.62 : 71,992.98 = 29,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,166.62/71,992.98 = 29,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,166.62x = 71,992.98 × 29,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,166.62x = 2,124,341,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,341,496.51/52,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,722.24

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