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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,351.95, 69,480.30 and 29,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,351.95, 69,480.30 and 29,127.25 is: 40,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,351.95 : 69,480.30 = 29,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,351.95/69,480.30 = 29,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,351.95x = 69,480.30 × 29,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,351.95x = 2,023,770,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,770,003.70/50,351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,192.49

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