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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,975.48, 76,463.22 and 29,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,975.48, 76,463.22 and 29,947.64 is: 44,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,975.48 : 76,463.22 = 29,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,975.48/76,463.22 = 29,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,975.48x = 76,463.22 × 29,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,975.48x = 2,289,892,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,892,985.80/50,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,921.46

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