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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,221.34, 67,901.78 and 32,218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,221.34, 67,901.78 and 32,218.09 is: 44,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,221.34 : 67,901.78 = 32,218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,221.34/67,901.78 = 32,218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,221.34x = 67,901.78 × 32,218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,221.34x = 2,187,665,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,665,569.99/49,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,445.47

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