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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,644.28, 74,062.50 and 50,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,644.28, 74,062.50 and 50,297 is: 69,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,644.28 : 74,062.50 = 50,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,644.28/74,062.50 = 50,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,644.28x = 74,062.50 × 50,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,644.28x = 3,725,121,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,121,562.50/53,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,441.17

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