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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,832.69, 68,785.78 and 29,695.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,832.69, 68,785.78 and 29,695.89 is: 40,990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,832.69 : 68,785.78 = 29,695.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,832.69/68,785.78 = 29,695.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,832.69x = 68,785.78 × 29,695.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,832.69x = 2,042,654,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,654,882.20/49,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,990.26

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