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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,312.16, 75,273.12 and 36,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,312.16, 75,273.12 and 36,304.44 is: 54,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,312.16 : 75,273.12 = 36,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,312.16/75,273.12 = 36,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,312.16x = 75,273.12 × 36,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,312.16x = 2,732,748,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,748,468.65/50,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,315.86

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