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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,287.99, 69,389.72 and 29,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,287.99, 69,389.72 and 29,063.16 is: 40,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,287.99 : 69,389.72 = 29,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,287.99/69,389.72 = 29,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,287.99x = 69,389.72 × 29,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,287.99x = 2,016,684,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,684,534.72/50,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,102.71

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