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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,035.28, 74,969.62 and 35,213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,035.28, 74,969.62 and 35,213.06 is: 52,760.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,035.28 : 74,969.62 = 35,213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,035.28/74,969.62 = 35,213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,035.28x = 74,969.62 × 35,213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,035.28x = 2,639,909,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,909,727.24/50,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,760.97

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