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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,188.76, 75,151.61 and 35,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,188.76, 75,151.61 and 35,317.16 is: 52,883.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,188.76 : 75,151.61 = 35,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,188.76/75,151.61 = 35,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,188.76x = 75,151.61 × 35,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,188.76x = 2,654,141,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,141,147.16/50,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,883.18

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