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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.81, 69,881.17 and 35,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.81, 69,881.17 and 35,560.84 is: 49,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.81 : 69,881.17 = 35,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.81/69,881.17 = 35,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.81x = 69,881.17 × 35,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.81x = 2,485,033,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,033,105.38/50,664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,048.50

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