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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.88, 75,292.68 and 35,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.88, 75,292.68 and 35,424.63 is: 53,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.88 : 75,292.68 = 35,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.88/75,292.68 = 35,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.88x = 75,292.68 × 35,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.88x = 2,667,215,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,215,330.71/50,186.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,145.67

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