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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,171.04, 69,140.88 and 35,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,171.04, 69,140.88 and 35,999.28 is: 49,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,171.04 : 69,140.88 = 35,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,171.04/69,140.88 = 35,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,171.04x = 69,140.88 × 35,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,171.04x = 2,489,021,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,021,898.57/50,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,610.73

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