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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,744.38, 76,018.08 and 37,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,744.38, 76,018.08 and 37,393.14 is: 56,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,744.38 : 76,018.08 = 37,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,744.38/76,018.08 = 37,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,744.38x = 76,018.08 × 37,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,744.38x = 2,842,554,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,554,707.97/50,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,017.13

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