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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.88, 75,256.48 and 29,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.88, 75,256.48 and 29,133.38 is: 43,686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.88 : 75,256.48 = 29,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.88/75,256.48 = 29,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.88x = 75,256.48 × 29,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.88x = 2,192,475,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,475,571.65/50,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,686.23

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