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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,043, 142,564.50 and 29,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,043, 142,564.50 and 29,379 is: 44,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,043 : 142,564.50 = 29,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,043/142,564.50 = 29,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,043x = 142,564.50 × 29,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,043x = 4,188,402,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,402,445.50/95,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,068.50

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