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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.88, 75,153.30 and 35,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.88, 75,153.30 and 35,318.28 is: 52,884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.88 : 75,153.30 = 35,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.88/75,153.30 = 35,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.88x = 75,153.30 × 35,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.88x = 2,654,285,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,285,292.32/50,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,884.87

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