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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,680.08, 76,069.33 and 36,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,680.08, 76,069.33 and 36,729.75 is: 55,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,680.08 : 76,069.33 = 36,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,680.08/76,069.33 = 36,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,680.08x = 76,069.33 × 36,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,680.08x = 2,794,007,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,007,667.00/50,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,130.29

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