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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,571.93, 72,550.96 and 29,910.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,571.93, 72,550.96 and 29,910.35 is: 41,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,571.93 : 72,550.96 = 29,910.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,571.93/72,550.96 = 29,910.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,571.93x = 72,550.96 × 29,910.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,571.93x = 2,170,024,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,024,713.04/52,571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,277.25

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