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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,843.49, 70,166.60 and 29,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,843.49, 70,166.60 and 29,325.24 is: 40,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,843.49 : 70,166.60 = 29,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,843.49/70,166.60 = 29,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,843.49x = 70,166.60 × 29,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,843.49x = 2,057,651,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,651,887.52/50,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,470.31

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