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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,794.13, 70,095.71 and 29,283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,794.13, 70,095.71 and 29,283.73 is: 40,411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,794.13 : 70,095.71 = 29,283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,794.13/70,095.71 = 29,283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,794.13x = 70,095.71 × 29,283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,794.13x = 2,052,663,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,663,743.77/50,794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,411.43

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