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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,192.68, 75,301.68 and 35,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,192.68, 75,301.68 and 35,430.44 is: 53,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,192.68 : 75,301.68 = 35,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,192.68/75,301.68 = 35,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,192.68x = 75,301.68 × 35,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,192.68x = 2,667,971,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,971,655.14/50,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,154.60

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