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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.69, 75,285.20 and 35,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.69, 75,285.20 and 35,419.44 is: 53,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.69 : 75,285.20 = 35,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.69/75,285.20 = 35,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.69x = 75,285.20 × 35,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.69x = 2,666,559,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,559,624.29/50,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,138.10

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