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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,720.49, 69,988.20 and 29,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,720.49, 69,988.20 and 29,217.24 is: 40,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,720.49 : 69,988.20 = 29,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,720.49/69,988.20 = 29,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,720.49x = 69,988.20 × 29,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,720.49x = 2,044,862,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,862,036.57/50,720.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,316.29

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