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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,868.37, 76,286.98 and 35,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,868.37, 76,286.98 and 35,174.25 is: 52,750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,868.37 : 76,286.98 = 35,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,868.37/76,286.98 = 35,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,868.37x = 76,286.98 × 35,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,868.37x = 2,683,337,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,337,350.23/50,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.60

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