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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,010.28, 68,951.46 and 32,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,010.28, 68,951.46 and 32,073.64 is: 44,221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,010.28 : 68,951.46 = 32,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,010.28/68,951.46 = 32,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,010.28x = 68,951.46 × 32,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,010.28x = 2,211,524,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,524,305.51/50,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,221.39

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