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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,157.84, 69,172.20 and 36,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,157.84, 69,172.20 and 36,005.52 is: 49,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,157.84 : 69,172.20 = 36,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,157.84/69,172.20 = 36,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,157.84x = 69,172.20 × 36,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,157.84x = 2,490,581,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,581,030.54/50,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,654.87

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