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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,253.21, 75,281.22 and 29,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,253.21, 75,281.22 and 29,148.89 is: 43,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,253.21 : 75,281.22 = 29,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,253.21/75,281.22 = 29,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,253.21x = 75,281.22 × 29,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,253.21x = 2,194,363,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,363,624.44/50,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,666.14

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