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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,906.52, 70,186.41 and 36,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,906.52, 70,186.41 and 36,388.08 is: 50,169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,906.52 : 70,186.41 = 36,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,906.52/70,186.41 = 36,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,906.52x = 70,186.41 × 36,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,906.52x = 2,553,948,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,948,701.99/50,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,169.38

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