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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,729.31, 70,017.48 and 29,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,729.31, 70,017.48 and 29,511.36 is: 40,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,729.31 : 70,017.48 = 29,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,729.31/70,017.48 = 29,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,729.31x = 70,017.48 × 29,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,729.31x = 2,066,311,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,311,058.57/50,729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,732.09

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