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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,867.40, 76,285.50 and 35,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,867.40, 76,285.50 and 35,173.28 is: 52,749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,867.40 : 76,285.50 = 35,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,867.40/76,285.50 = 35,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,867.40x = 76,285.50 × 35,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,867.40x = 2,683,210,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,210,694.15/50,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,749.12

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