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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,008.73, 75,025.31 and 35,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,008.73, 75,025.31 and 35,246.48 is: 52,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,008.73 : 75,025.31 = 35,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,008.73/75,025.31 = 35,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,008.73x = 75,025.31 × 35,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,008.73x = 2,644,377,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,377,537.05/50,008.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,878.32

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