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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,330.73, 72,214.20 and 29,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,330.73, 72,214.20 and 29,671.25 is: 40,945.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,330.73 : 72,214.20 = 29,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,330.73/72,214.20 = 29,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,330.73x = 72,214.20 × 29,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,330.73x = 2,142,685,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,685,220.68/52,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,945.07

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