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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,686.08, 76,041.48 and 35,722.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,686.08, 76,041.48 and 35,722.36 is: 53,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,686.08 : 76,041.48 = 35,722.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,686.08/76,041.48 = 35,722.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,686.08x = 76,041.48 × 35,722.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,686.08x = 2,716,381,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,381,123.49/50,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,592.25

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