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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,006.39, 68,988.03 and 32,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,006.39, 68,988.03 and 32,774.04 is: 45,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,006.39 : 68,988.03 = 32,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,006.39/68,988.03 = 32,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,006.39x = 68,988.03 × 32,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,006.39x = 2,261,016,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,016,454.74/50,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,214.55

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