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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,225.13, 75,350.36 and 35,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,225.13, 75,350.36 and 35,462.88 is: 53,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,225.13 : 75,350.36 = 35,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,225.13/75,350.36 = 35,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,225.13x = 75,350.36 × 35,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,225.13x = 2,672,140,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,140,863.29/50,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,203.26

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