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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,480.67, 68,281.66 and 29,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,480.67, 68,281.66 and 29,325.58 is: 40,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,480.67 : 68,281.66 = 29,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,480.67/68,281.66 = 29,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,480.67x = 68,281.66 × 29,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,480.67x = 2,002,399,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,399,636.58/49,480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,468.32

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