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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,036.28, 74,971.12 and 35,214.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,036.28, 74,971.12 and 35,214.06 is: 52,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,036.28 : 74,971.12 = 35,214.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,036.28/74,971.12 = 35,214.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,036.28x = 74,971.12 × 35,214.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,036.28x = 2,640,037,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,037,517.95/50,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,762.47

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