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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,985.76, 75,095.28 and 29,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,985.76, 75,095.28 and 29,223.84 is: 43,903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,985.76 : 75,095.28 = 29,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,985.76/75,095.28 = 29,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,985.76x = 75,095.28 × 29,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,985.76x = 2,194,572,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,572,447.48/49,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,903.95

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