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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,169.82, 71,993.79 and 29,508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,169.82, 71,993.79 and 29,508.45 is: 40,721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,169.82 : 71,993.79 = 29,508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,169.82/71,993.79 = 29,508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,169.82x = 71,993.79 × 29,508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,169.82x = 2,124,425,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,425,152.53/52,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,721.34

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