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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,328.55, 72,211.88 and 29,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,328.55, 72,211.88 and 29,669.64 is: 40,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,328.55 : 72,211.88 = 29,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,328.55/72,211.88 = 29,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,328.55x = 72,211.88 × 29,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,328.55x = 2,142,500,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,500,334.98/52,328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,943.24

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