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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,762.79, 76,012.97 and 35,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,762.79, 76,012.97 and 35,016.39 is: 52,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,762.79 : 76,012.97 = 35,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,762.79/76,012.97 = 35,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,762.79x = 76,012.97 × 35,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,762.79x = 2,661,699,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,699,627.50/50,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,434.07

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