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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,173.54, 75,272.87 and 35,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,173.54, 75,272.87 and 35,411.29 is: 53,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,173.54 : 75,272.87 = 35,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,173.54/75,272.87 = 35,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,173.54x = 75,272.87 × 35,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,173.54x = 2,665,509,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,509,329.05/50,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,125.80

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