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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307.94, 75,363.31 and 29,203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307.94, 75,363.31 and 29,203.73 is: 43,748.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307.94 : 75,363.31 = 29,203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307.94/75,363.31 = 29,203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307.94x = 75,363.31 × 29,203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307.94x = 2,200,889,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,889,699.45/50,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,748.36

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