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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,088.97, 75,022.62 and 34,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,088.97, 75,022.62 and 34,256.44 is: 51,308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,088.97 : 75,022.62 = 34,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,088.97/75,022.62 = 34,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,088.97x = 75,022.62 × 34,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,088.97x = 2,570,007,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,007,880.67/50,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,308.86

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