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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,871.68, 75,722.52 and 29,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,871.68, 75,722.52 and 29,721 is: 41,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,871.68 : 75,722.52 = 29,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,871.68/75,722.52 = 29,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,871.68x = 75,722.52 × 29,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,871.68x = 2,250,549,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,549,016.92/54,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,014.76

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