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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,049.20, 75,999.42 and 36,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,049.20, 75,999.42 and 36,241 is: 50,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,049.20 : 75,999.42 = 36,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,049.20/75,999.42 = 36,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,049.20x = 75,999.42 × 36,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,049.20x = 2,754,294,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,294,980.22/55,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,033.33

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