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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,901.63, 70,247.57 and 29,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,901.63, 70,247.57 and 29,392.28 is: 40,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,901.63 : 70,247.57 = 29,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,901.63/70,247.57 = 29,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,901.63x = 70,247.57 × 29,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,901.63x = 2,064,736,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,736,495.86/50,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,563.27

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