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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,327.80, 72,210.84 and 29,668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,327.80, 72,210.84 and 29,668.89 is: 40,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,327.80 : 72,210.84 = 29,668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,327.80/72,210.84 = 29,668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,327.80x = 72,210.84 × 29,668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,327.80x = 2,142,415,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,415,468.77/52,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,942.20

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