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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,786.16, 74,224.35 and 29,914.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,786.16, 74,224.35 and 29,914.11 is: 41,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,786.16 : 74,224.35 = 29,914.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,786.16/74,224.35 = 29,914.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,786.16x = 74,224.35 × 29,914.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,786.16x = 2,220,355,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,355,370.58/53,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,281.17

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