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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,009.16, 75,007.94 and 20,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,009.16, 75,007.94 and 20,036.32 is: 30,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,009.16 : 75,007.94 = 20,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,009.16/75,007.94 = 20,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,009.16x = 75,007.94 × 20,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,009.16x = 1,502,883,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,883,088.38/50,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,052.16

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