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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,792.85, 76,306.08 and 35,834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,792.85, 76,306.08 and 35,834.39 is: 53,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,792.85 : 76,306.08 = 35,834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,792.85/76,306.08 = 35,834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,792.85x = 76,306.08 × 35,834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,792.85x = 2,734,381,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,381,448.56/50,792.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,833.98

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