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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,329.53, 72,216.73 and 29,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,329.53, 72,216.73 and 29,668.26 is: 40,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,329.53 : 72,216.73 = 29,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,329.53/72,216.73 = 29,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,329.53x = 72,216.73 × 29,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,329.53x = 2,142,544,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,544,721.99/52,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,943.32

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