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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,405.66, 72,307.50 and 29,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,405.66, 72,307.50 and 29,739.52 is: 41,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,405.66 : 72,307.50 = 29,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,405.66/72,307.50 = 29,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,405.66x = 72,307.50 × 29,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,405.66x = 2,150,390,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,390,342.40/52,405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,033.55

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