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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,187.78, 75,306.24 and 35,491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,187.78, 75,306.24 and 35,491.14 is: 53,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,187.78 : 75,306.24 = 35,491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,187.78/75,306.24 = 35,491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,187.78x = 75,306.24 × 35,491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,187.78x = 2,672,704,306.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,704,306.71/50,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,254.09

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