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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,385.66, 75,591.47 and 36,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,385.66, 75,591.47 and 36,170.62 is: 54,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,385.66 : 75,591.47 = 36,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,385.66/75,591.47 = 36,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,385.66x = 75,591.47 × 36,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,385.66x = 2,734,190,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,190,164.15/50,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,265.24

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