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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,360.83, 72,262.76 and 29,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,360.83, 72,262.76 and 29,707.20 is: 40,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,360.83 : 72,262.76 = 29,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,360.83/72,262.76 = 29,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,360.83x = 72,262.76 × 29,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,360.83x = 2,146,724,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,724,115.34/52,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,998.66

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