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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,977.27, 70,332.76 and 29,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,977.27, 70,332.76 and 29,459.18 is: 40,644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,977.27 : 70,332.76 = 29,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,977.27/70,332.76 = 29,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,977.27x = 70,332.76 × 29,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,977.27x = 2,071,945,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,945,253.77/50,977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,644.49

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