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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,008.68, 69,011.04 and 29,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,008.68, 69,011.04 and 29,870.04 is: 41,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,008.68 : 69,011.04 = 29,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,008.68/69,011.04 = 29,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,008.68x = 69,011.04 × 29,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,008.68x = 2,061,362,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,362,525.24/50,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,220.09

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