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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,635.60, 75,793.91 and 34,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,635.60, 75,793.91 and 34,747.72 is: 52,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,635.60 : 75,793.91 = 34,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,635.60/75,793.91 = 34,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,635.60x = 75,793.91 × 34,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,635.60x = 2,633,665,199.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,665,199.16/50,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,012.13

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