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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,137.28, 69,189.44 and 29,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,137.28, 69,189.44 and 29,995 is: 41,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,137.28 : 69,189.44 = 29,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,137.28/69,189.44 = 29,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,137.28x = 69,189.44 × 29,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,137.28x = 2,075,337,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,337,252.80/50,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,393.10

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