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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.52, 75,253.70 and 29,114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.52, 75,253.70 and 29,114.47 is: 43,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.52 : 75,253.70 = 29,114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.52/75,253.70 = 29,114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.52x = 75,253.70 × 29,114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.52x = 2,190,971,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,971,757.89/50,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,675.73

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