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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,979.56, 68,965.13 and 32,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,979.56, 68,965.13 and 32,098.79 is: 44,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,979.56 : 68,965.13 = 32,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,979.56/68,965.13 = 32,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,979.56x = 68,965.13 × 32,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,979.56x = 2,213,697,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,697,225.19/49,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,292.05

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