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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,979.38, 76,482.86 and 36,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,979.38, 76,482.86 and 36,281.60 is: 54,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,979.38 : 76,482.86 = 36,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,979.38/76,482.86 = 36,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,979.38x = 76,482.86 × 36,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,979.38x = 2,774,920,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,920,533.38/50,979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,432.21

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