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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,991.58, 74,507.86 and 29,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,991.58, 74,507.86 and 29,792.76 is: 41,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,991.58 : 74,507.86 = 29,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,991.58/74,507.86 = 29,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,991.58x = 74,507.86 × 29,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,991.58x = 2,219,794,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,794,791.09/53,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,113.72

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