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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,972.82, 68,955.83 and 32,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,972.82, 68,955.83 and 32,092.04 is: 44,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,972.82 : 68,955.83 = 32,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,972.82/68,955.83 = 32,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,972.82x = 68,955.83 × 32,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,972.82x = 2,212,932,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,932,749.35/49,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,282.73

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