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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,244.72, 69,332.46 and 29,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,244.72, 69,332.46 and 29,030.82 is: 40,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,244.72 : 69,332.46 = 29,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,244.72/69,332.46 = 29,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,244.72x = 69,332.46 × 29,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,244.72x = 2,012,778,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,778,166.42/50,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,059.50

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