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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,390.61, 75,585.91 and 35,775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,390.61, 75,585.91 and 35,775.98 is: 53,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,390.61 : 75,585.91 = 35,775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,390.61/75,585.91 = 35,775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,390.61x = 75,585.91 × 35,775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,390.61x = 2,704,160,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,160,004.44/50,390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,663.97

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