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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,999.74, 74,916.57 and 35,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,999.74, 74,916.57 and 35,177.52 is: 52,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,999.74 : 74,916.57 = 35,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,999.74/74,916.57 = 35,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,999.74x = 74,916.57 × 35,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,999.74x = 2,635,379,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,379,139.51/49,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,707.86

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