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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,036.68, 75,113.64 and 39,513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,036.68, 75,113.64 and 39,513.76 is: 59,316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,036.68 : 75,113.64 = 39,513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,036.68/75,113.64 = 39,513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,036.68x = 75,113.64 × 39,513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,036.68x = 2,968,022,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,022,343.69/50,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,316.93

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