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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,977.97, 70,333.73 and 29,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,977.97, 70,333.73 and 29,459.88 is: 40,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,977.97 : 70,333.73 = 29,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,977.97/70,333.73 = 29,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,977.97x = 70,333.73 × 29,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,977.97x = 2,072,023,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,023,011.11/50,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,645.46

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