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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,726.67, 70,005.36 and 29,219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,726.67, 70,005.36 and 29,219.68 is: 40,324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,726.67 : 70,005.36 = 29,219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,726.67/70,005.36 = 29,219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,726.67x = 70,005.36 × 29,219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,726.67x = 2,045,534,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,534,217.48/50,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,324.63

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