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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,363.33, 72,266.21 and 29,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,363.33, 72,266.21 and 29,709.70 is: 41,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,363.33 : 72,266.21 = 29,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,363.33/72,266.21 = 29,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,363.33x = 72,266.21 × 29,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,363.33x = 2,147,007,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,007,419.24/52,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,002.12

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