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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,498.23, 68,279.99 and 29,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,498.23, 68,279.99 and 29,335.71 is: 40,466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,498.23 : 68,279.99 = 29,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,498.23/68,279.99 = 29,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,498.23x = 68,279.99 × 29,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,498.23x = 2,003,041,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,041,838.76/49,498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,466.94

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