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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,989.96, 70,346.48 and 37,593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,989.96, 70,346.48 and 37,593.06 is: 51,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,989.96 : 70,346.48 = 37,593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,989.96/70,346.48 = 37,593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,989.96x = 70,346.48 × 37,593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,989.96x = 2,644,539,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,539,443.43/50,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,863.92

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