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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,975.81, 68,959.96 and 32,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,975.81, 68,959.96 and 32,095.04 is: 44,286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,975.81 : 68,959.96 = 32,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,975.81/68,959.96 = 32,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,975.81x = 68,959.96 × 32,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,975.81x = 2,213,272,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,272,249.56/49,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,286.87

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