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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,992.48, 70,349.97 and 37,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,992.48, 70,349.97 and 37,595.53 is: 51,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,992.48 : 70,349.97 = 37,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,992.48/70,349.97 = 37,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,992.48x = 70,349.97 × 37,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,992.48x = 2,644,844,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,844,407.63/50,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,867.34

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