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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,244.33, 75,219.89 and 37,649.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,244.33, 75,219.89 and 37,649.91 is: 56,365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,244.33 : 75,219.89 = 37,649.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,244.33/75,219.89 = 37,649.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,244.33x = 75,219.89 × 37,649.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,244.33x = 2,832,021,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,021,900.46/50,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,365.00

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