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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,731.94, 70,021.11 and 29,513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,731.94, 70,021.11 and 29,513.99 is: 40,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,731.94 : 70,021.11 = 29,513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,731.94/70,021.11 = 29,513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,731.94x = 70,021.11 × 29,513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,731.94x = 2,066,602,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,602,340.33/50,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,735.72

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