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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,254.81, 72,110.61 and 29,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,254.81, 72,110.61 and 29,593.44 is: 40,838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,254.81 : 72,110.61 = 29,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,254.81/72,110.61 = 29,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,254.81x = 72,110.61 × 29,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,254.81x = 2,134,001,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,001,010.40/52,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,838.37

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