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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,211.77, 72,035.09 and 29,548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,211.77, 72,035.09 and 29,548.51 is: 40,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,211.77 : 72,035.09 = 29,548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,211.77/72,035.09 = 29,548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,211.77x = 72,035.09 × 29,548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,211.77x = 2,128,529,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,529,360.19/52,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,767.23

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