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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,967.92, 70,281.96 and 35,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,967.92, 70,281.96 and 35,855.60 is: 49,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,967.92 : 70,281.96 = 35,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,967.92/70,281.96 = 35,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,967.92x = 70,281.96 × 35,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,967.92x = 2,520,001,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,001,844.98/50,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,442.90

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