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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,999.64, 70,371.42 and 29,481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,999.64, 70,371.42 and 29,481.39 is: 40,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,999.64 : 70,371.42 = 29,481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,999.64/70,371.42 = 29,481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,999.64x = 70,371.42 × 29,481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,999.64x = 2,074,647,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,647,277.87/50,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,679.65

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