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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,007.81, 68,978.25 and 32,074.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,007.81, 68,978.25 and 32,074.41 is: 44,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,007.81 : 68,978.25 = 32,074.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,007.81/68,978.25 = 32,074.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,007.81x = 68,978.25 × 32,074.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,007.81x = 2,212,436,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,436,671.58/50,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,241.82

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