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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,254.21, 75,282.72 and 29,149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,254.21, 75,282.72 and 29,149.89 is: 43,667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,254.21 : 75,282.72 = 29,149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,254.21/75,282.72 = 29,149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,254.21x = 75,282.72 × 29,149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,254.21x = 2,194,483,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,483,006.90/50,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,667.65

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