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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,275.97, 72,138.48 and 29,614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,275.97, 72,138.48 and 29,614.49 is: 40,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,275.97 : 72,138.48 = 29,614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,275.97/72,138.48 = 29,614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,275.97x = 72,138.48 × 29,614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,275.97x = 2,136,344,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,344,499.13/52,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,866.67

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