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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,779.08, 74,208.12 and 29,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,779.08, 74,208.12 and 29,901 is: 41,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,779.08 : 74,208.12 = 29,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,779.08/74,208.12 = 29,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,779.08x = 74,208.12 × 29,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,779.08x = 2,218,896,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,896,996.12/53,779.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,259.48

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