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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,867.78, 76,286.06 and 35,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,867.78, 76,286.06 and 35,173.65 is: 52,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,867.78 : 76,286.06 = 35,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,867.78/76,286.06 = 35,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,867.78x = 76,286.06 × 35,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,867.78x = 2,683,259,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,259,174.32/50,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,749.69

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