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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,423.15, 72,341.37 and 29,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,423.15, 72,341.37 and 29,759.11 is: 41,066.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,423.15 : 72,341.37 = 29,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,423.15/72,341.37 = 29,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,423.15x = 72,341.37 × 29,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,423.15x = 2,152,814,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,814,787.38/52,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,066.11

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