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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,969.52, 70,273.44 and 36,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,969.52, 70,273.44 and 36,451.08 is: 50,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,969.52 : 70,273.44 = 36,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,969.52/70,273.44 = 36,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,969.52x = 70,273.44 × 36,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,969.52x = 2,561,542,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,542,783.32/50,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,256.36

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