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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,975.61, 68,954.96 and 29,839.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,975.61, 68,954.96 and 29,839.01 is: 41,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,975.61 : 68,954.96 = 29,839.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,975.61/68,954.96 = 29,839.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,975.61x = 68,954.96 × 29,839.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,975.61x = 2,057,547,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,547,470.81/49,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,171.04

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