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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,954.67, 70,301.61 and 29,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,954.67, 70,301.61 and 29,718.90 is: 41,002.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,954.67 : 70,301.61 = 29,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,954.67/70,301.61 = 29,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,954.67x = 70,301.61 × 29,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,954.67x = 2,089,286,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,286,517.43/50,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,002.85

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