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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,845.99, 70,170.05 and 29,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,845.99, 70,170.05 and 29,327.73 is: 40,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,845.99 : 70,170.05 = 29,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,845.99/70,170.05 = 29,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,845.99x = 70,170.05 × 29,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,845.99x = 2,057,928,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,928,133.85/50,845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,473.75

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