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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.51, 75,284.92 and 35,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.51, 75,284.92 and 35,419.26 is: 53,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.51 : 75,284.92 = 35,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.51/75,284.92 = 35,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.51x = 75,284.92 × 35,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.51x = 2,666,535,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,535,602.04/50,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,137.82

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