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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,693.76, 74,097.32 and 29,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,693.76, 74,097.32 and 29,824 is: 41,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,693.76 : 74,097.32 = 29,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,693.76/74,097.32 = 29,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,693.76x = 74,097.32 × 29,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,693.76x = 2,209,878,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,878,471.68/53,693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,157.08

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