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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.89, 75,174.21 and 35,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.89, 75,174.21 and 35,353.92 is: 52,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.89 : 75,174.21 = 35,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.89/75,174.21 = 35,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.89x = 75,174.21 × 35,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.89x = 2,657,703,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,703,006.40/50,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,973.01

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