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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,977.74, 70,356.95 and 36,684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,977.74, 70,356.95 and 36,684.89 is: 50,630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,977.74 : 70,356.95 = 36,684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,977.74/70,356.95 = 36,684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,977.74x = 70,356.95 × 36,684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,977.74x = 2,581,036,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,036,971.49/50,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,630.67

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