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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,168.67, 71,996.34 and 29,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,168.67, 71,996.34 and 29,507.68 is: 40,722.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,168.67 : 71,996.34 = 29,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,168.67/71,996.34 = 29,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,168.67x = 71,996.34 × 29,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,168.67x = 2,124,444,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,444,961.89/52,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,722.62

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