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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,350.23, 72,243.34 and 29,681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,350.23, 72,243.34 and 29,681.97 is: 40,961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,350.23 : 72,243.34 = 29,681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,350.23/72,243.34 = 29,681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,350.23x = 72,243.34 × 29,681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,350.23x = 2,144,324,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,324,650.58/52,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,961.14

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