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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,063.66, 75,012.57 and 35,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,063.66, 75,012.57 and 35,199.96 is: 52,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,063.66 : 75,012.57 = 35,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,063.66/75,012.57 = 35,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,063.66x = 75,012.57 × 35,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,063.66x = 2,640,439,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,439,287.50/50,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,741.64

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