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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,305.16, 75,262.62 and 36,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,305.16, 75,262.62 and 36,297.44 is: 54,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,305.16 : 75,262.62 = 36,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,305.16/75,262.62 = 36,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,305.16x = 75,262.62 × 36,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,305.16x = 2,731,840,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,840,433.69/50,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,305.37

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