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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,901.16, 70,222.98 and 36,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,901.16, 70,222.98 and 36,722.92 is: 50,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,901.16 : 70,222.98 = 36,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,901.16/70,222.98 = 36,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,901.16x = 70,222.98 × 36,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,901.16x = 2,578,792,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,792,876.70/50,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,662.75

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