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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.03, 68,974.42 and 32,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.03, 68,974.42 and 32,071.63 is: 44,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.03 : 68,974.42 = 32,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.03/68,974.42 = 32,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.03x = 68,974.42 × 32,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.03x = 2,212,121,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,121,825.09/50,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,237.99

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