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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,034.28, 74,968.12 and 35,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,034.28, 74,968.12 and 35,212.06 is: 52,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,034.28 : 74,968.12 = 35,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,034.28/74,968.12 = 35,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,034.28x = 74,968.12 × 35,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,034.28x = 2,639,781,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,781,939.53/50,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,759.47

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