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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,920.92, 76,422.42 and 35,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,920.92, 76,422.42 and 35,116.20 is: 52,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,920.92 : 76,422.42 = 35,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,920.92/76,422.42 = 35,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,920.92x = 76,422.42 × 35,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,920.92x = 2,683,664,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,664,985.20/50,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,702.60

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