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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,168.43, 75,265.20 and 35,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,168.43, 75,265.20 and 35,406.18 is: 53,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,168.43 : 75,265.20 = 35,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,168.43/75,265.20 = 35,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,168.43x = 75,265.20 × 35,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,168.43x = 2,664,853,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,853,218.94/50,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,118.13

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