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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,898.79, 76,285.35 and 36,906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,898.79, 76,285.35 and 36,906.85 is: 55,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,898.79 : 76,285.35 = 36,906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,898.79/76,285.35 = 36,906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,898.79x = 76,285.35 × 36,906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,898.79x = 2,815,451,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,451,969.65/50,898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,314.71

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