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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.59, 75,288.02 and 35,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.59, 75,288.02 and 35,421.34 is: 53,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.59 : 75,288.02 = 35,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.59/75,288.02 = 35,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.59x = 75,288.02 × 35,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.59x = 2,666,802,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,802,554.35/50,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,140.93

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