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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,469.78, 75,618.57 and 35,650.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,469.78, 75,618.57 and 35,650.17 is: 53,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,469.78 : 75,618.57 = 35,650.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,469.78/75,618.57 = 35,650.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,469.78x = 75,618.57 × 35,650.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,469.78x = 2,695,814,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,814,875.66/50,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,414.44

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