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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,869.68, 76,348.44 and 35,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,869.68, 76,348.44 and 35,298.24 is: 52,977.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,869.68 : 76,348.44 = 35,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,869.68/76,348.44 = 35,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,869.68x = 76,348.44 × 35,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,869.68x = 2,694,965,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,965,558.75/50,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,977.84

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