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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,369.49, 69,478.16 and 37,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,369.49, 69,478.16 and 37,437.26 is: 51,639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,369.49 : 69,478.16 = 37,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,369.49/69,478.16 = 37,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,369.49x = 69,478.16 × 37,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,369.49x = 2,601,071,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,071,405.66/50,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,639.82

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