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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,211.22, 72,050.70 and 29,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,211.22, 72,050.70 and 29,554.50 is: 40,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,211.22 : 72,050.70 = 29,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,211.22/72,050.70 = 29,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,211.22x = 72,050.70 × 29,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,211.22x = 2,129,422,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,422,413.15/52,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,784.77

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