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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,187.88, 75,257.98 and 29,134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,187.88, 75,257.98 and 29,134.38 is: 43,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,187.88 : 75,257.98 = 29,134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,187.88/75,257.98 = 29,134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,187.88x = 75,257.98 × 29,134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,187.88x = 2,192,594,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,594,587.35/50,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,687.73

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