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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,190.40, 75,298.02 and 35,428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,190.40, 75,298.02 and 35,428.24 is: 53,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,190.40 : 75,298.02 = 35,428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,190.40/75,298.02 = 35,428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,190.40x = 75,298.02 × 35,428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,190.40x = 2,667,676,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,676,324.08/50,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,151.13

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