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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,268.68, 72,127.38 and 29,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,268.68, 72,127.38 and 29,612.44 is: 40,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,268.68 : 72,127.38 = 29,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,268.68/72,127.38 = 29,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,268.68x = 72,127.38 × 29,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,268.68x = 2,135,867,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,867,712.61/52,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,863.24

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