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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,670.62, 74,068.83 and 29,797.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,670.62, 74,068.83 and 29,797.71 is: 41,122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,670.62 : 74,068.83 = 29,797.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,670.62/74,068.83 = 29,797.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,670.62x = 74,068.83 × 29,797.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,670.62x = 2,207,081,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,081,516.38/53,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,122.72

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