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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,865, 74,333.70 and 29,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,865, 74,333.70 and 29,667.26 is: 40,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,865 : 74,333.70 = 29,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,865/74,333.70 = 29,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,865x = 74,333.70 × 29,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,865x = 2,205,277,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,277,390.50/53,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,940.82

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