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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,295.76, 68,030.62 and 29,164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,295.76, 68,030.62 and 29,164.44 is: 40,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,295.76 : 68,030.62 = 29,164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,295.76/68,030.62 = 29,164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,295.76x = 68,030.62 × 29,164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,295.76x = 1,984,074,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,074,935.15/49,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,248.39

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