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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,221.76, 67,902.40 and 32,218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,221.76, 67,902.40 and 32,218.51 is: 44,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,221.76 : 67,902.40 = 32,218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,221.76/67,902.40 = 32,218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,221.76x = 67,902.40 × 32,218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,221.76x = 2,187,714,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,714,153.42/49,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,446.08

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