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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,266.67, 72,124.63 and 29,610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,266.67, 72,124.63 and 29,610.43 is: 40,860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,266.67 : 72,124.63 = 29,610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,266.67/72,124.63 = 29,610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,266.67x = 72,124.63 × 29,610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,266.67x = 2,135,641,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,641,307.89/52,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,860.48

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