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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,867.53, 76,285.69 and 35,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,867.53, 76,285.69 and 35,173.40 is: 52,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,867.53 : 76,285.69 = 35,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,867.53/76,285.69 = 35,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,867.53x = 76,285.69 × 35,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,867.53x = 2,683,226,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,226,912.78/50,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,749.31

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