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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,975.39, 70,321.62 and 35,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,975.39, 70,321.62 and 35,876.43 is: 49,492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,975.39 : 70,321.62 = 35,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,975.39/70,321.62 = 35,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,975.39x = 70,321.62 × 35,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,975.39x = 2,522,888,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,888,677.42/50,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,492.29

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