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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,778.33, 76,177.74 and 34,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,778.33, 76,177.74 and 34,990.92 is: 52,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,778.33 : 76,177.74 = 34,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,778.33/76,177.74 = 34,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,778.33x = 76,177.74 × 34,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,778.33x = 2,665,529,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,529,337.34/50,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,493.45

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