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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.37, 68,954.44 and 29,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.37, 68,954.44 and 29,819.34 is: 41,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.37 : 68,954.44 = 29,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.37/68,954.44 = 29,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.37x = 68,954.44 × 29,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.37x = 2,056,175,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,175,872.23/49,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,151.20

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