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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,812.03, 70,047.48 and 35,657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,812.03, 70,047.48 and 35,657.74 is: 49,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,812.03 : 70,047.48 = 35,657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,812.03/70,047.48 = 35,657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,812.03x = 70,047.48 × 35,657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,812.03x = 2,497,734,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,734,829.50/50,812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,156.37

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