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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,267.70, 72,127.11 and 29,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,267.70, 72,127.11 and 29,606.23 is: 40,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,267.70 : 72,127.11 = 29,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,267.70/72,127.11 = 29,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,267.70x = 72,127.11 × 29,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,267.70x = 2,135,411,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,411,627.58/52,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,855.29

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