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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.34, 75,312.40 and 36,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.34, 75,312.40 and 36,145.86 is: 54,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.34 : 75,312.40 = 36,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.34/75,312.40 = 36,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.34x = 75,312.40 × 36,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.34x = 2,722,231,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,231,466.66/50,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,230.59

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