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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,182.59, 75,286.52 and 35,420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,182.59, 75,286.52 and 35,420.34 is: 53,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,182.59 : 75,286.52 = 35,420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,182.59/75,286.52 = 35,420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,182.59x = 75,286.52 × 35,420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,182.59x = 2,666,674,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,674,135.82/50,182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,139.43

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