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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,868.53, 76,287.18 and 35,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,868.53, 76,287.18 and 35,174.40 is: 52,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,868.53 : 76,287.18 = 35,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,868.53/76,287.18 = 35,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,868.53x = 76,287.18 × 35,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,868.53x = 2,683,355,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,355,784.19/50,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.80

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