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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,821.68, 76,148.28 and 35,956.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,821.68, 76,148.28 and 35,956.92 is: 53,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,821.68 : 76,148.28 = 35,956.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,821.68/76,148.28 = 35,956.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,821.68x = 76,148.28 × 35,956.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,821.68x = 2,738,057,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,057,612.10/50,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,875.78

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