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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,676.49, 69,931.47 and 29,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,676.49, 69,931.47 and 29,454.13 is: 40,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,676.49 : 69,931.47 = 29,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,676.49/69,931.47 = 29,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,676.49x = 69,931.47 × 29,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,676.49x = 2,059,770,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,770,608.47/50,676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,645.49

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