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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,996.02, 68,995.60 and 29,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,996.02, 68,995.60 and 29,849.15 is: 41,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,996.02 : 68,995.60 = 29,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,996.02/68,995.60 = 29,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,996.02x = 68,995.60 × 29,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,996.02x = 2,059,459,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,459,626.48/49,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,192.47

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