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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,882.99, 76,308.93 and 35,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,882.99, 76,308.93 and 35,188.88 is: 52,772.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,882.99 : 76,308.93 = 35,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,882.99/76,308.93 = 35,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,882.99x = 76,308.93 × 35,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,882.99x = 2,685,225,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,225,399.15/50,882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,772.56

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