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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,881.36, 76,306.49 and 35,187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,881.36, 76,306.49 and 35,187.25 is: 52,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,881.36 : 76,306.49 = 35,187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,881.36/76,306.49 = 35,187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,881.36x = 76,306.49 × 35,187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,881.36x = 2,685,015,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,015,540.25/50,881.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,770.12

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