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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,007.02, 68,977.18 and 32,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,007.02, 68,977.18 and 32,073.62 is: 44,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,007.02 : 68,977.18 = 32,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,007.02/68,977.18 = 32,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,007.02x = 68,977.18 × 32,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,007.02x = 2,212,347,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,347,859.99/50,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,240.75

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