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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.23, 68,946.76 and 32,085.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.23, 68,946.76 and 32,085.46 is: 44,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.23 : 68,946.76 = 32,085.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.23/68,946.76 = 32,085.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.23x = 68,946.76 × 32,085.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.23x = 2,212,188,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,188,257.53/49,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,273.67

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