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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,991.24, 68,988.76 and 29,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,991.24, 68,988.76 and 29,849.90 is: 41,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,991.24 : 68,988.76 = 29,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,991.24/68,988.76 = 29,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,991.24x = 68,988.76 × 29,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,991.24x = 2,059,307,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,307,167.56/49,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,193.36

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