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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,377, 73,660.26 and 29,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,377, 73,660.26 and 29,825 is: 41,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,377 : 73,660.26 = 29,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,377/73,660.26 = 29,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,377x = 73,660.26 × 29,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,377x = 2,196,917,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,917,254.50/53,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,158.50

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