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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,972.48, 70,335.52 and 29,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,972.48, 70,335.52 and 29,746.88 is: 41,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,972.48 : 70,335.52 = 29,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,972.48/70,335.52 = 29,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,972.48x = 70,335.52 × 29,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,972.48x = 2,092,262,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,262,273.18/50,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,046.90

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