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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,124.83, 75,211.74 and 35,428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,124.83, 75,211.74 and 35,428.19 is: 53,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,124.83 : 75,211.74 = 35,428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,124.83/75,211.74 = 35,428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,124.83x = 75,211.74 × 35,428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,124.83x = 2,664,615,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,615,438.89/50,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,159.60

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