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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,376.72, 75,461.34 and 29,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,376.72, 75,461.34 and 29,550 is: 44,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,376.72 : 75,461.34 = 29,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,376.72/75,461.34 = 29,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,376.72x = 75,461.34 × 29,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,376.72x = 2,229,882,597
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,882,597/50,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,264.15

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