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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,591.16, 69,701.88 and 35,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,591.16, 69,701.88 and 35,263.32 is: 48,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,591.16 : 69,701.88 = 35,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,591.16/69,701.88 = 35,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,591.16x = 69,701.88 × 35,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,591.16x = 2,457,919,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,919,699.04/50,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,583.98

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