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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,795.76, 70,102.11 and 29,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,795.76, 70,102.11 and 29,292.42 is: 40,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,795.76 : 70,102.11 = 29,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,795.76/70,102.11 = 29,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,795.76x = 70,102.11 × 29,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,795.76x = 2,053,460,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,460,449.01/50,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,425.82

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