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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,883.08, 70,214.28 and 29,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,883.08, 70,214.28 and 29,664.32 is: 40,934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,883.08 : 70,214.28 = 29,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,883.08/70,214.28 = 29,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,883.08x = 70,214.28 × 29,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,883.08x = 2,082,858,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,858,870.49/50,883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,934.21

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