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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,172.35, 75,271.07 and 35,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,172.35, 75,271.07 and 35,410.10 is: 53,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,172.35 : 75,271.07 = 35,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,172.35/75,271.07 = 35,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,172.35x = 75,271.07 × 35,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,172.35x = 2,665,355,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,355,844.67/50,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,124.00

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