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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,078.25, 75,130.20 and 35,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,078.25, 75,130.20 and 35,316 is: 52,983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,078.25 : 75,130.20 = 35,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,078.25/75,130.20 = 35,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,078.25x = 75,130.20 × 35,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,078.25x = 2,653,298,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,298,143.20/50,078.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,983.04

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