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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,184.83, 75,289.89 and 35,422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,184.83, 75,289.89 and 35,422.58 is: 53,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,184.83 : 75,289.89 = 35,422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,184.83/75,289.89 = 35,422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,184.83x = 75,289.89 × 35,422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,184.83x = 2,666,961,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,961,775.27/50,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,142.79

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