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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,058.06, 68,961.42 and 34,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,058.06, 68,961.42 and 34,923.24 is: 48,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,058.06 : 68,961.42 = 34,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,058.06/68,961.42 = 34,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,058.06x = 68,961.42 × 34,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,058.06x = 2,408,356,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,356,221.40/50,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,111.26

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