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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,443.76, 72,374.12 and 29,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,443.76, 72,374.12 and 29,783.72 is: 41,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,443.76 : 72,374.12 = 29,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,443.76/72,374.12 = 29,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,443.76x = 72,374.12 × 29,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,443.76x = 2,155,570,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,570,525.33/52,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,102.52

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