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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,795.67, 70,092.03 and 29,285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,795.67, 70,092.03 and 29,285.17 is: 40,410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,795.67 : 70,092.03 = 29,285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,795.67/70,092.03 = 29,285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,795.67x = 70,092.03 × 29,285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,795.67x = 2,052,657,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,657,014.20/50,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,410.08

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