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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.92, 75,241.02 and 34,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.92, 75,241.02 and 34,688.04 is: 52,021.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.92 : 75,241.02 = 34,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.92/75,241.02 = 34,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.92x = 75,241.02 × 34,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.92x = 2,609,963,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,963,511.40/50,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,021.44

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