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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,256.43, 72,114.82 and 29,595.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,256.43, 72,114.82 and 29,595.33 is: 40,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,256.43 : 72,114.82 = 29,595.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,256.43/72,114.82 = 29,595.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,256.43x = 72,114.82 × 29,595.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,256.43x = 2,134,261,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,261,895.79/52,256.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,842.09

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