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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,725.89, 70,005.60 and 29,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,725.89, 70,005.60 and 29,222.28 is: 40,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,725.89 : 70,005.60 = 29,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,725.89/70,005.60 = 29,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,725.89x = 70,005.60 × 29,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,725.89x = 2,045,723,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,723,244.77/50,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,328.98

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