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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,349.08, 69,451.14 and 36,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,349.08, 69,451.14 and 36,221.08 is: 49,963.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,349.08 : 69,451.14 = 36,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,349.08/69,451.14 = 36,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,349.08x = 69,451.14 × 36,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,349.08x = 2,515,595,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,595,298.03/50,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,963.08

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