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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,801.76, 70,044.48 and 37,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,801.76, 70,044.48 and 37,332 is: 51,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,801.76 : 70,044.48 = 37,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,801.76/70,044.48 = 37,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,801.76x = 70,044.48 × 37,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,801.76x = 2,614,900,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,900,527.36/50,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,472.64

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