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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,858.68, 76,331.94 and 35,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,858.68, 76,331.94 and 35,287.24 is: 52,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,858.68 : 76,331.94 = 35,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,858.68/76,331.94 = 35,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,858.68x = 76,331.94 × 35,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,858.68x = 2,693,543,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,543,486.45/50,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,961.33

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