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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,730.71, 70,003.76 and 29,214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,730.71, 70,003.76 and 29,214.75 is: 40,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,730.71 : 70,003.76 = 29,214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,730.71/70,003.76 = 29,214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,730.71x = 70,003.76 × 29,214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,730.71x = 2,045,142,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,142,201.39/50,730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,313.70

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