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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,512.81, 72,464.79 and 29,848.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,512.81, 72,464.79 and 29,848.65 is: 41,189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,512.81 : 72,464.79 = 29,848.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,512.81/72,464.79 = 29,848.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,512.81x = 72,464.79 × 29,848.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,512.81x = 2,162,976,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,976,154.03/52,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,189.50

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