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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,019.47, 74,945.90 and 35,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,019.47, 74,945.90 and 35,197.24 is: 52,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,019.47 : 74,945.90 = 35,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,019.47/74,945.90 = 35,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,019.47x = 74,945.90 × 35,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,019.47x = 2,637,889,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,889,010.99/50,019.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,737.25

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