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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,254.83, 69,361.92 and 29,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,254.83, 69,361.92 and 29,031.21 is: 40,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,254.83 : 69,361.92 = 29,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,254.83/69,361.92 = 29,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,254.83x = 69,361.92 × 29,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,254.83x = 2,013,660,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,660,465.52/50,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,068.99

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