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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,006.81, 68,976.87 and 32,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,006.81, 68,976.87 and 32,073.41 is: 44,240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,006.81 : 68,976.87 = 32,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,006.81/68,976.87 = 32,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,006.81x = 68,976.87 × 32,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,006.81x = 2,212,323,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,323,432.03/50,006.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,240.44

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