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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,806.48, 70,114.10 and 29,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,806.48, 70,114.10 and 29,578 is: 40,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,806.48 : 70,114.10 = 29,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,806.48/70,114.10 = 29,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,806.48x = 70,114.10 × 29,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,806.48x = 2,073,834,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,834,849.80/50,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,818.31

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