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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,239.45, 75,371.82 and 35,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,239.45, 75,371.82 and 35,477.20 is: 53,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,239.45 : 75,371.82 = 35,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,239.45/75,371.82 = 35,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,239.45x = 75,371.82 × 35,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,239.45x = 2,673,981,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,981,132.50/50,239.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,224.73

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