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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,669.76, 69,931.22 and 29,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,669.76, 69,931.22 and 29,159.07 is: 40,243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,669.76 : 69,931.22 = 29,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,669.76/69,931.22 = 29,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,669.76x = 69,931.22 × 29,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,669.76x = 2,039,129,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,129,193.37/50,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,243.51

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