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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.81, 50,256.62 and 29,461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.81, 50,256.62 and 29,461.61 is: 44,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.81 : 50,256.62 = 29,461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.81/50,256.62 = 29,461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.81x = 50,256.62 × 29,461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.81x = 1,480,640,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,640,539.77/33,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,247.35

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