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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,311.16, 75,271.62 and 36,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,311.16, 75,271.62 and 36,303.44 is: 54,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,311.16 : 75,271.62 = 36,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,311.16/75,271.62 = 36,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,311.16x = 75,271.62 × 36,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,311.16x = 2,732,618,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,618,740.37/50,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,314.37

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