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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,639.08, 75,958.80 and 29,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,639.08, 75,958.80 and 29,848 is: 44,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,639.08 : 75,958.80 = 29,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,639.08/75,958.80 = 29,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,639.08x = 75,958.80 × 29,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,639.08x = 2,267,218,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,218,262.40/50,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,772.11

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