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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,336.59, 72,226.41 and 29,984.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,336.59, 72,226.41 and 29,984.91 is: 41,380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,336.59 : 72,226.41 = 29,984.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,336.59/72,226.41 = 29,984.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,336.59x = 72,226.41 × 29,984.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,336.59x = 2,165,702,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,702,403.47/52,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,380.27

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