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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,137.31, 75,094.59 and 35,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,137.31, 75,094.59 and 35,879.22 is: 53,739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,137.31 : 75,094.59 = 35,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,137.31/75,094.59 = 35,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,137.31x = 75,094.59 × 35,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,137.31x = 2,694,335,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,335,315.42/50,137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,739.13

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