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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.28, 75,303.99 and 35,489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.28, 75,303.99 and 35,489.64 is: 53,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.28 : 75,303.99 = 35,489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.28/75,303.99 = 35,489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.28x = 75,303.99 × 35,489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.28x = 2,672,511,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,511,495.66/50,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,251.83

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