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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,155.65, 75,226.59 and 35,117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,155.65, 75,226.59 and 35,117.19 is: 52,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,155.65 : 75,226.59 = 35,117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,155.65/75,226.59 = 35,117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,155.65x = 75,226.59 × 35,117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,155.65x = 2,641,746,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,746,454.08/50,155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,670.96

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