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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.02, 68,982.69 and 32,077.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.02, 68,982.69 and 32,077.62 is: 44,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.02 : 68,982.69 = 32,077.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.02/68,982.69 = 32,077.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.02x = 68,982.69 × 32,077.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.02x = 2,212,800,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,800,516.40/50,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,246.26

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