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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,979.26, 68,944.08 and 32,054.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,979.26, 68,944.08 and 32,054.32 is: 44,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,979.26 : 68,944.08 = 32,054.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,979.26/68,944.08 = 32,054.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,979.26x = 68,944.08 × 32,054.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,979.26x = 2,209,955,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,955,602.43/49,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,217.45

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