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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.61, 75,256.07 and 29,133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.61, 75,256.07 and 29,133.11 is: 43,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.61 : 75,256.07 = 29,133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.61/75,256.07 = 29,133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.61x = 75,256.07 × 29,133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.61x = 2,192,442,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,442,843.53/50,186.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,685.81

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