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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,174.93, 72,004.97 and 29,513.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,174.93, 72,004.97 and 29,513.93 is: 40,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,174.93 : 72,004.97 = 29,513.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,174.93/72,004.97 = 29,513.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,174.93x = 72,004.97 × 29,513.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,174.93x = 2,125,149,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,149,644.23/52,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,731.24

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