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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,509.93, 68,321.88 and 29,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,509.93, 68,321.88 and 29,354.91 is: 40,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,509.93 : 68,321.88 = 29,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,509.93/68,321.88 = 29,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,509.93x = 68,321.88 × 29,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,509.93x = 2,005,582,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,582,382.22/49,509.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,508.69

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