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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,343.73, 75,511.65 and 29,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,343.73, 75,511.65 and 29,270.34 is: 43,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,343.73 : 75,511.65 = 29,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,343.73/75,511.65 = 29,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,343.73x = 75,511.65 × 29,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,343.73x = 2,210,251,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,251,669.46/50,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,903.22

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