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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,332.63, 75,523.56 and 35,635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,332.63, 75,523.56 and 35,635.99 is: 53,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,332.63 : 75,523.56 = 35,635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,332.63/75,523.56 = 35,635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,332.63x = 75,523.56 × 35,635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,332.63x = 2,691,356,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,356,828.92/50,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,471.41

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