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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.68, 75,297.18 and 35,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.68, 75,297.18 and 35,427.44 is: 53,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.68 : 75,297.18 = 35,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.68/75,297.18 = 35,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.68x = 75,297.18 × 35,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.68x = 2,667,586,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,586,326.62/50,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,150.10

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