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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,735.24, 70,009.97 and 29,219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,735.24, 70,009.97 and 29,219.25 is: 40,319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,735.24 : 70,009.97 = 29,219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,735.24/70,009.97 = 29,219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,735.24x = 70,009.97 × 29,219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,735.24x = 2,045,638,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,638,669.83/50,735.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,319.88

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