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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,169.12, 75,266.20 and 35,406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,169.12, 75,266.20 and 35,406.87 is: 53,119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,169.12 : 75,266.20 = 35,406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,169.12/75,266.20 = 35,406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,169.12x = 75,266.20 × 35,406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,169.12x = 2,664,940,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,940,545.01/50,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,119.14

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