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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,873, 72,964.74 and 29,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,873, 72,964.74 and 29,321 is: 40,462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,873 : 72,964.74 = 29,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,873/72,964.74 = 29,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,873x = 72,964.74 × 29,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,873x = 2,139,399,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,399,141.54/52,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,462.98

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