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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,768.52, 76,069.54 and 35,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,768.52, 76,069.54 and 35,950.83 is: 53,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,768.52 : 76,069.54 = 35,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,768.52/76,069.54 = 35,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,768.52x = 76,069.54 × 35,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,768.52x = 2,734,763,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,763,100.72/50,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,867.30

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