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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,977.54, 68,957.73 and 29,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,977.54, 68,957.73 and 29,837.70 is: 41,169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,977.54 : 68,957.73 = 29,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,977.54/68,957.73 = 29,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,977.54x = 68,957.73 × 29,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,977.54x = 2,057,540,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,540,060.42/49,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,169.29

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