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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,174.92, 75,247.02 and 34,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,174.92, 75,247.02 and 34,692.04 is: 52,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,174.92 : 75,247.02 = 34,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,174.92/75,247.02 = 34,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,174.92x = 75,247.02 × 34,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,174.92x = 2,610,472,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,472,627.72/50,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,027.44

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