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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,761, 68,670.18 and 29,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,761, 68,670.18 and 29,889 is: 41,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,761 : 68,670.18 = 29,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,761/68,670.18 = 29,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,761x = 68,670.18 × 29,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,761x = 2,052,483,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,483,010.02/49,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,246.82

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