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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,991.17, 74,903.71 and 35,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,991.17, 74,903.71 and 35,168.94 is: 52,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,991.17 : 74,903.71 = 35,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,991.17/74,903.71 = 35,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,991.17x = 74,903.71 × 35,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,991.17x = 2,634,283,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,283,994.85/49,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,694.99

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