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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307.78, 75,473.82 and 35,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307.78, 75,473.82 and 35,545.44 is: 53,326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307.78 : 75,473.82 = 35,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307.78/75,473.82 = 35,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307.78x = 75,473.82 × 35,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307.78x = 2,682,750,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,750,140.38/50,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,326.74

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