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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,967.59, 76,478.87 and 29,948.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,967.59, 76,478.87 and 29,948.69 is: 44,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,967.59 : 76,478.87 = 29,948.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,967.59/76,478.87 = 29,948.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,967.59x = 76,478.87 × 29,948.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,967.59x = 2,290,442,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,442,235.25/50,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,939.19

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