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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,167.67, 71,994.96 and 29,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,167.67, 71,994.96 and 29,506.68 is: 40,721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,167.67 : 71,994.96 = 29,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,167.67/71,994.96 = 29,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,167.67x = 71,994.96 × 29,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,167.67x = 2,124,332,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,332,246.33/52,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,721.24

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