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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,350.63, 72,227.88 and 29,688.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,350.63, 72,227.88 and 29,688.45 is: 40,960.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,350.63 : 72,227.88 = 29,688.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,350.63/72,227.88 = 29,688.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,350.63x = 72,227.88 × 29,688.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,350.63x = 2,144,333,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,333,803.99/52,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,960.99

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