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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,966.20, 76,449.30 and 37,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,966.20, 76,449.30 and 37,844.20 is: 56,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,966.20 : 76,449.30 = 37,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,966.20/76,449.30 = 37,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,966.20x = 76,449.30 × 37,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,966.20x = 2,893,162,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,162,599.06/50,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,766.30

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