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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,156.94, 75,247.96 and 35,394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,156.94, 75,247.96 and 35,394.68 is: 53,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,156.94 : 75,247.96 = 35,394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,156.94/75,247.96 = 35,394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,156.94x = 75,247.96 × 35,394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,156.94x = 2,663,377,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,377,464.85/50,156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,100.88

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