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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,868.15, 76,286.62 and 35,174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,868.15, 76,286.62 and 35,174.03 is: 52,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,868.15 : 76,286.62 = 35,174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,868.15/76,286.62 = 35,174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,868.15x = 76,286.62 × 35,174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,868.15x = 2,683,307,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,307,479.05/50,868.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.25

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