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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,175.93, 72,006.35 and 29,514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,175.93, 72,006.35 and 29,514.93 is: 40,732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,175.93 : 72,006.35 = 29,514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,175.93/72,006.35 = 29,514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,175.93x = 72,006.35 × 29,514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,175.93x = 2,125,262,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,262,379.81/52,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,732.62

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