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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,966.83, 68,920.38 and 32,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,966.83, 68,920.38 and 32,083.56 is: 44,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,966.83 : 68,920.38 = 32,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,966.83/68,920.38 = 32,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,966.83x = 68,920.38 × 32,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,966.83x = 2,211,211,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,211,146.95/49,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,253.58

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