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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,325.31, 72,207.40 and 29,666.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,325.31, 72,207.40 and 29,666.39 is: 40,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,325.31 : 72,207.40 = 29,666.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,325.31/72,207.40 = 29,666.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,325.31x = 72,207.40 × 29,666.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,325.31x = 2,142,132,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,132,740.95/52,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,938.75

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