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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.52, 69,208.98 and 35,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.52, 69,208.98 and 35,081.24 is: 48,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.52 : 69,208.98 = 35,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.52/69,208.98 = 35,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.52x = 69,208.98 × 35,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.52x = 2,427,936,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,936,837.54/50,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,399.48

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