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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,006.84, 68,898.67 and 32,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,006.84, 68,898.67 and 32,981.04 is: 45,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,006.84 : 68,898.67 = 32,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,006.84/68,898.67 = 32,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,006.84x = 68,898.67 × 32,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,006.84x = 2,272,349,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,349,708.76/50,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,440.78

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