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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,003.70, 75,005.55 and 37,610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,003.70, 75,005.55 and 37,610.70 is: 56,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,003.70 : 75,005.55 = 37,610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,003.70/75,005.55 = 37,610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,003.70x = 75,005.55 × 37,610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,003.70x = 2,821,011,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,011,239.39/50,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,416.05

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