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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,009.28, 68,950.08 and 32,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,009.28, 68,950.08 and 32,072.64 is: 44,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,009.28 : 68,950.08 = 32,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,009.28/68,950.08 = 32,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,009.28x = 68,950.08 × 32,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,009.28x = 2,211,411,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,411,093.81/50,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,220.01

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