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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,859.67, 68,804.66 and 29,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,859.67, 68,804.66 and 29,706.14 is: 40,993.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,859.67 : 68,804.66 = 29,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,859.67/68,804.66 = 29,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,859.67x = 68,804.66 × 29,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,859.67x = 2,043,920,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,920,370.06/49,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,993.46

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