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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.53, 68,975.11 and 32,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.53, 68,975.11 and 32,072.13 is: 44,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.53 : 68,975.11 = 32,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.53/68,975.11 = 32,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.53x = 68,975.11 × 32,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.53x = 2,212,178,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,178,189.45/50,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,238.68

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