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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,614.62, 74,007.33 and 36,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,614.62, 74,007.33 and 36,606.66 is: 50,530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,614.62 : 74,007.33 = 36,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,614.62/74,007.33 = 36,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,614.62x = 74,007.33 × 36,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,614.62x = 2,709,161,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,161,166.82/53,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,530.27

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