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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,046.70, 75,995.96 and 36,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,046.70, 75,995.96 and 36,238.50 is: 50,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,046.70 : 75,995.96 = 36,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,046.70/75,995.96 = 36,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,046.70x = 75,995.96 × 36,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,046.70x = 2,753,979,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,979,415.27/55,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,029.87

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