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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,075.76, 75,126.45 and 35,313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,075.76, 75,126.45 and 35,313.51 is: 52,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,075.76 : 75,126.45 = 35,313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,075.76/75,126.45 = 35,313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,075.76x = 75,126.45 × 35,313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,075.76x = 2,652,978,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,978,643.34/50,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,979.30

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