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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,860.23, 70,149.74 and 34,945.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,860.23, 70,149.74 and 34,945.35 is: 48,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,860.23 : 70,149.74 = 34,945.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,860.23/70,149.74 = 34,945.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,860.23x = 70,149.74 × 34,945.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,860.23x = 2,451,407,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,407,041.98/50,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,198.90

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