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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,778.83, 74,216.12 and 29,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,778.83, 74,216.12 and 29,907 is: 41,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,778.83 : 74,216.12 = 29,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,778.83/74,216.12 = 29,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,778.83x = 74,216.12 × 29,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,778.83x = 2,219,581,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,581,351.31/53,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,272.40

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