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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,204.84, 69,265.40 and 35,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,204.84, 69,265.40 and 35,114.54 is: 48,445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,204.84 : 69,265.40 = 35,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,204.84/69,265.40 = 35,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,204.84x = 69,265.40 × 35,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,204.84x = 2,432,222,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,222,137.02/50,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,445.97

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