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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,991.52, 70,329.36 and 36,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,991.52, 70,329.36 and 36,891.04 is: 50,881.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,991.52 : 70,329.36 = 36,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,991.52/70,329.36 = 36,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,991.52x = 70,329.36 × 36,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,991.52x = 2,594,523,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,523,232.93/50,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,881.46

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