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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,263.76, 69,372.52 and 29,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,263.76, 69,372.52 and 29,055.32 is: 40,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,263.76 : 69,372.52 = 29,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,263.76/69,372.52 = 29,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,263.76x = 69,372.52 × 29,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,263.76x = 2,015,640,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,640,767.81/50,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,101.27

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