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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,975.86, 68,955.30 and 29,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,975.86, 68,955.30 and 29,839.26 is: 41,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,975.86 : 68,955.30 = 29,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,975.86/68,955.30 = 29,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,975.86x = 68,955.30 × 29,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,975.86x = 2,057,575,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,575,125.08/49,975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,171.38

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