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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,313.09, 69,358.90 and 35,158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,313.09, 69,358.90 and 35,158.71 is: 48,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,313.09 : 69,358.90 = 35,158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,313.09/69,358.90 = 35,158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,313.09x = 69,358.90 × 35,158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,313.09x = 2,438,569,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,569,275.23/50,313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,467.89

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