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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,086.57, 73,259.40 and 29,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,086.57, 73,259.40 and 29,213.24 is: 40,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,086.57 : 73,259.40 = 29,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,086.57/73,259.40 = 29,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,086.57x = 73,259.40 × 29,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,086.57x = 2,140,144,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,144,177.71/53,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,314.23

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