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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,787.73, 76,155.98 and 29,734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,787.73, 76,155.98 and 29,734.11 is: 44,586.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,787.73 : 76,155.98 = 29,734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,787.73/76,155.98 = 29,734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,787.73x = 76,155.98 × 29,734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,787.73x = 2,264,430,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,430,286.48/50,787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,586.17

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