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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,999.72, 73,140.96 and 29,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,999.72, 73,140.96 and 29,127 is: 40,196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,999.72 : 73,140.96 = 29,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,999.72/73,140.96 = 29,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,999.72x = 73,140.96 × 29,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,999.72x = 2,130,376,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,376,741.92/52,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,196.00

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