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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,934.92, 70,281.98 and 29,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,934.92, 70,281.98 and 29,421.25 is: 40,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,934.92 : 70,281.98 = 29,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,934.92/70,281.98 = 29,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,934.92x = 70,281.98 × 29,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,934.92x = 2,067,783,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,783,704.08/50,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,596.58

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