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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,233.26, 75,363.02 and 29,153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,233.26, 75,363.02 and 29,153.03 is: 43,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,233.26 : 75,363.02 = 29,153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,233.26/75,363.02 = 29,153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,233.26x = 75,363.02 × 29,153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,233.26x = 2,197,060,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,060,237.19/50,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,737.16

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