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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,665.62, 76,013.81 and 35,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,665.62, 76,013.81 and 35,903.10 is: 53,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,665.62 : 76,013.81 = 35,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,665.62/76,013.81 = 35,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,665.62x = 76,013.81 × 35,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,665.62x = 2,729,131,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,131,421.81/50,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,865.55

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