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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,006.21, 68,976.06 and 32,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,006.21, 68,976.06 and 32,072.81 is: 44,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,006.21 : 68,976.06 = 32,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,006.21/68,976.06 = 32,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,006.21x = 68,976.06 × 32,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,006.21x = 2,212,256,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,256,066.93/50,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,239.63

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