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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,883.18, 76,368.69 and 35,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,883.18, 76,368.69 and 35,311.74 is: 52,998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,883.18 : 76,368.69 = 35,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,883.18/76,368.69 = 35,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,883.18x = 76,368.69 × 35,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,883.18x = 2,696,711,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,711,325.42/50,883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,998.09

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