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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,469.73, 72,410.04 and 29,809.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,469.73, 72,410.04 and 29,809.67 is: 41,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,469.73 : 72,410.04 = 29,809.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,469.73/72,410.04 = 29,809.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,469.73x = 72,410.04 × 29,809.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,469.73x = 2,158,519,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,519,035.04/52,469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,138.37

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