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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,901.40, 68,858.10 and 29,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,901.40, 68,858.10 and 29,759.40 is: 41,064.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,901.40 : 68,858.10 = 29,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,901.40/68,858.10 = 29,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,901.40x = 68,858.10 × 29,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,901.40x = 2,049,175,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,175,741.14/49,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,064.49

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