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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,691.56, 76,049.74 and 35,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,691.56, 76,049.74 and 35,727.86 is: 53,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,691.56 : 76,049.74 = 35,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,691.56/76,049.74 = 35,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,691.56x = 76,049.74 × 35,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,691.56x = 2,717,094,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,094,463.76/50,691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,600.53

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