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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,383.92, 72,291.66 and 29,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,383.92, 72,291.66 and 29,723 is: 41,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,383.92 : 72,291.66 = 29,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,383.92/72,291.66 = 29,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,383.92x = 72,291.66 × 29,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,383.92x = 2,148,725,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,725,010.18/52,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,018.79

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