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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.44, 75,240.51 and 29,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.44, 75,240.51 and 29,115.95 is: 43,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.44 : 75,240.51 = 29,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.44/75,240.51 = 29,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.44x = 75,240.51 × 29,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.44x = 2,190,698,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,698,550.93/50,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,670.35

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