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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,255.29, 75,284.37 and 29,150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,255.29, 75,284.37 and 29,150.99 is: 43,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,255.29 : 75,284.37 = 29,150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,255.29/75,284.37 = 29,150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,255.29x = 75,284.37 × 29,150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,255.29x = 2,194,614,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,614,246.40/50,255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,669.32

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