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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,675.08, 76,012.80 and 29,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,675.08, 76,012.80 and 29,884 is: 44,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,675.08 : 76,012.80 = 29,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,675.08/76,012.80 = 29,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,675.08x = 76,012.80 × 29,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,675.08x = 2,271,566,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,566,515.20/50,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,826.11

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