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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,049.30, 73,209.42 and 29,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,049.30, 73,209.42 and 29,176.44 is: 40,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,049.30 : 73,209.42 = 29,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,049.30/73,209.42 = 29,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,049.30x = 73,209.42 × 29,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,049.30x = 2,135,990,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,990,250.06/53,049.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,264.25

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