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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,356.70, 69,486.80 and 29,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,356.70, 69,486.80 and 29,132 is: 40,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,356.70 : 69,486.80 = 29,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,356.70/69,486.80 = 29,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,356.70x = 69,486.80 × 29,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,356.70x = 2,024,289,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,289,311.94/50,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,199.01

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