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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,977.56, 68,966.70 and 29,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,977.56, 68,966.70 and 29,847.80 is: 41,188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,977.56 : 68,966.70 = 29,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,977.56/68,966.70 = 29,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,977.56x = 68,966.70 × 29,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,977.56x = 2,058,504,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,504,268.26/49,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,188.57

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