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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,691.93, 69,964.86 and 29,475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,691.93, 69,964.86 and 29,475.29 is: 40,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,691.93 : 69,964.86 = 29,475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,691.93/69,964.86 = 29,475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,691.93x = 69,964.86 × 29,475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,691.93x = 2,062,234,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,234,823.75/50,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,681.72

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