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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,264.62, 69,356.86 and 29,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,264.62, 69,356.86 and 29,045.86 is: 40,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,264.62 : 69,356.86 = 29,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,264.62/69,356.86 = 29,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,264.62x = 69,356.86 × 29,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,264.62x = 2,014,529,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,529,645.60/50,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,078.48

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