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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,932.92, 70,279.22 and 29,419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,932.92, 70,279.22 and 29,419.25 is: 40,593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,932.92 : 70,279.22 = 29,419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,932.92/70,279.22 = 29,419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,932.92x = 70,279.22 × 29,419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,932.92x = 2,067,561,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,561,884.63/50,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,593.82

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