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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,350.72, 75,422.40 and 29,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,350.72, 75,422.40 and 29,524 is: 44,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,350.72 : 75,422.40 = 29,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,350.72/75,422.40 = 29,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,350.72x = 75,422.40 × 29,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,350.72x = 2,226,770,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,770,937.60/50,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,225.21

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