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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,795.64, 70,097.78 and 29,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,795.64, 70,097.78 and 29,285.23 is: 40,413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,795.64 : 70,097.78 = 29,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,795.64/70,097.78 = 29,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,795.64x = 70,097.78 × 29,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,795.64x = 2,052,829,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,829,609.79/50,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,413.50

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