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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,881.11, 76,306.12 and 35,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,881.11, 76,306.12 and 35,187 is: 52,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,881.11 : 76,306.12 = 35,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,881.11/76,306.12 = 35,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,881.11x = 76,306.12 × 35,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,881.11x = 2,684,983,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,983,356.47/50,881.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,769.75

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