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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,003.69, 68,950.10 and 32,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,003.69, 68,950.10 and 32,091.89 is: 44,251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,003.69 : 68,950.10 = 32,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,003.69/68,950.10 = 32,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,003.69x = 68,950.10 × 32,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,003.69x = 2,212,738,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,738,760.17/50,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,251.51

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