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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,388.72, 75,479.40 and 29,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,388.72, 75,479.40 and 29,562 is: 44,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,388.72 : 75,479.40 = 29,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,388.72/75,479.40 = 29,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,388.72x = 75,479.40 × 29,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,388.72x = 2,231,322,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,322,022.80/50,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,282.17

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