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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,187.06, 75,214.98 and 37,608.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,187.06, 75,214.98 and 37,608.21 is: 56,363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,187.06 : 75,214.98 = 37,608.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,187.06/75,214.98 = 37,608.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,187.06x = 75,214.98 × 37,608.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,187.06x = 2,828,700,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,700,762.99/50,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,363.15

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