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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,248.82, 69,328.71 and 35,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,248.82, 69,328.71 and 35,913.04 is: 49,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,248.82 : 69,328.71 = 35,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,248.82/69,328.71 = 35,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,248.82x = 69,328.71 × 35,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,248.82x = 2,489,804,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,804,562.06/50,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,549.51

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