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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,785.20, 50,168.40 and 35,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,785.20, 50,168.40 and 35,785.20 is: 50,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,785.20 : 50,168.40 = 35,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,785.20/50,168.40 = 35,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,785.20x = 50,168.40 × 35,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,785.20x = 1,795,286,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,286,227.68/35,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,168.40

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