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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,303.68, 72,173.93 and 29,638.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,303.68, 72,173.93 and 29,638.17 is: 40,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,303.68 : 72,173.93 = 29,638.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,303.68/72,173.93 = 29,638.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,303.68x = 72,173.93 × 29,638.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,303.68x = 2,139,103,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,103,058.72/52,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,897.75

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