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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,969.83, 70,343.94 and 29,168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,969.83, 70,343.94 and 29,168.13 is: 40,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,969.83 : 70,343.94 = 29,168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,969.83/70,343.94 = 29,168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,969.83x = 70,343.94 × 29,168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,969.83x = 2,051,800,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,800,966.28/50,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,255.20

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