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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,379.72, 75,465.84 and 29,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,379.72, 75,465.84 and 29,553 is: 44,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,379.72 : 75,465.84 = 29,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,379.72/75,465.84 = 29,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,379.72x = 75,465.84 × 29,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,379.72x = 2,230,241,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,241,969.52/50,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,268.65

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