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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,389.28, 73,670.81 and 29,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,389.28, 73,670.81 and 29,512.71 is: 40,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,389.28 : 73,670.81 = 29,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,389.28/73,670.81 = 29,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,389.28x = 73,670.81 × 29,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,389.28x = 2,174,225,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,225,251.00/53,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,724.00

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