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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,330.31, 72,213.65 and 29,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,330.31, 72,213.65 and 29,670.84 is: 40,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,330.31 : 72,213.65 = 29,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,330.31/72,213.65 = 29,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,330.31x = 72,213.65 × 29,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,330.31x = 2,142,639,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,639,271.50/52,330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,944.52

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