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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,190.96, 69,285.53 and 35,142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,190.96, 69,285.53 and 35,142.63 is: 48,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,190.96 : 69,285.53 = 35,142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,190.96/69,285.53 = 35,142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,190.96x = 69,285.53 × 35,142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,190.96x = 2,434,875,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,875,375.50/50,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,512.23

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