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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,062.38, 75,010.41 and 35,240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,062.38, 75,010.41 and 35,240.15 is: 52,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,062.38 : 75,010.41 = 35,240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,062.38/75,010.41 = 35,240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,062.38x = 75,010.41 × 35,240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,062.38x = 2,643,377,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,377,724.91/50,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,801.68

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