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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,835.53, 70,155.61 and 29,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,835.53, 70,155.61 and 29,317.27 is: 40,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,835.53 : 70,155.61 = 29,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,835.53/70,155.61 = 29,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,835.53x = 70,155.61 × 29,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,835.53x = 2,056,770,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,770,843.24/50,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,459.32

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