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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.39, 68,986.65 and 32,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.39, 68,986.65 and 32,773.04 is: 45,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.39 : 68,986.65 = 32,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.39/68,986.65 = 32,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.39x = 68,986.65 × 32,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.39x = 2,260,902,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,902,239.92/50,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,213.17

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