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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,922.81, 70,281.93 and 29,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,922.81, 70,281.93 and 29,702.08 is: 40,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,922.81 : 70,281.93 = 29,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,922.81/70,281.93 = 29,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,922.81x = 70,281.93 × 29,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,922.81x = 2,087,519,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,519,507.41/50,922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,993.80

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