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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,660.83, 72,663.82 and 29,996.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,660.83, 72,663.82 and 29,996.95 is: 41,391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,660.83 : 72,663.82 = 29,996.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,660.83/72,663.82 = 29,996.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,660.83x = 72,663.82 × 29,996.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,660.83x = 2,179,692,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,692,975.35/52,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,391.16

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