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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,039.91, 78,688.90 and 36,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,039.91, 78,688.90 and 36,903.33 is: 50,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,039.91 : 78,688.90 = 36,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,039.91/78,688.90 = 36,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,039.91x = 78,688.90 × 36,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,039.91x = 2,903,882,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,882,490.17/57,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,909.66

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