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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,059.56, 68,963.49 and 34,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,059.56, 68,963.49 and 34,924.74 is: 48,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,059.56 : 68,963.49 = 34,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,059.56/68,963.49 = 34,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,059.56x = 68,963.49 × 34,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,059.56x = 2,408,531,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,531,957.74/50,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,113.33

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