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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,283.91, 72,145.94 and 29,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,283.91, 72,145.94 and 29,618.04 is: 40,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,283.91 : 72,145.94 = 29,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,283.91/72,145.94 = 29,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,283.91x = 72,145.94 × 29,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,283.91x = 2,136,821,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,821,554.62/52,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,869.58

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