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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,716.67, 69,991.56 and 29,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,716.67, 69,991.56 and 29,209.68 is: 40,310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,716.67 : 69,991.56 = 29,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,716.67/69,991.56 = 29,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,716.67x = 69,991.56 × 29,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,716.67x = 2,044,431,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,431,070.30/50,716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,310.83

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