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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,863.72, 76,211.10 and 35,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,863.72, 76,211.10 and 35,999.08 is: 53,938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,863.72 : 76,211.10 = 35,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,863.72/76,211.10 = 35,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,863.72x = 76,211.10 × 35,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,863.72x = 2,743,529,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,529,485.79/50,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,938.83

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