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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,034.36, 74,968.23 and 35,212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,034.36, 74,968.23 and 35,212.17 is: 52,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,034.36 : 74,968.23 = 35,212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,034.36/74,968.23 = 35,212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,034.36x = 74,968.23 × 35,212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,034.36x = 2,639,794,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,794,059.36/50,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,759.62

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