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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,874.98, 72,966.22 and 29,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,874.98, 72,966.22 and 29,001.44 is: 40,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,874.98 : 72,966.22 = 29,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,874.98/72,966.22 = 29,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,874.98x = 72,966.22 × 29,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,874.98x = 2,116,125,561.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,125,561.27/52,874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,021.30

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