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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.59, 75,285.02 and 35,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.59, 75,285.02 and 35,419.34 is: 53,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.59 : 75,285.02 = 35,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.59/75,285.02 = 35,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.59x = 75,285.02 × 35,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.59x = 2,666,545,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,545,166.77/50,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,137.92

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