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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,902.29, 76,221.81 and 35,155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,902.29, 76,221.81 and 35,155.89 is: 52,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,902.29 : 76,221.81 = 35,155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,902.29/76,221.81 = 35,155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,902.29x = 76,221.81 × 35,155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,902.29x = 2,679,645,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,645,567.96/50,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,642.93

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