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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,968.47, 70,312.08 and 35,869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,968.47, 70,312.08 and 35,869.51 is: 49,482.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,968.47 : 70,312.08 = 35,869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,968.47/70,312.08 = 35,869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,968.47x = 70,312.08 × 35,869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,968.47x = 2,522,059,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,059,578.68/50,968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,482.75

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