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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,188.88, 75,151.80 and 35,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,188.88, 75,151.80 and 35,317.28 is: 52,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,188.88 : 75,151.80 = 35,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,188.88/75,151.80 = 35,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,188.88x = 75,151.80 × 35,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,188.88x = 2,654,157,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,157,163.10/50,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,883.37

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