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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,326.81, 72,209.47 and 29,667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,326.81, 72,209.47 and 29,667.89 is: 40,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,326.81 : 72,209.47 = 29,667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,326.81/72,209.47 = 29,667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,326.81x = 72,209.47 × 29,667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,326.81x = 2,142,302,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,302,612.92/52,326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,940.82

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