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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,591.46, 75,863.83 and 29,537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,591.46, 75,863.83 and 29,537.67 is: 44,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,591.46 : 75,863.83 = 29,537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,591.46/75,863.83 = 29,537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,591.46x = 75,863.83 × 29,537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,591.46x = 2,240,840,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,840,775.48/50,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,292.87

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