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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,905.95, 70,266.33 and 29,689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,905.95, 70,266.33 and 29,689.22 is: 40,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,905.95 : 70,266.33 = 29,689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,905.95/70,266.33 = 29,689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,905.95x = 70,266.33 × 29,689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,905.95x = 2,086,152,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,152,178.63/50,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,980.52

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