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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,175.68, 75,273.60 and 35,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,175.68, 75,273.60 and 35,389.76 is: 53,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,175.68 : 75,273.60 = 35,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,175.68/75,273.60 = 35,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,175.68x = 75,273.60 × 35,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,175.68x = 2,663,914,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,914,638.34/50,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,091.75

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