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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,821.96, 70,139.49 and 29,312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,821.96, 70,139.49 and 29,312.54 is: 40,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,821.96 : 70,139.49 = 29,312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,821.96/70,139.49 = 29,312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,821.96x = 70,139.49 × 29,312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,821.96x = 2,055,966,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,966,606.20/50,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,454.30

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