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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.28, 68,952.84 and 32,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.28, 68,952.84 and 32,074.64 is: 44,222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.28 : 68,952.84 = 32,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.28/68,952.84 = 32,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.28x = 68,952.84 × 32,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.28x = 2,211,637,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,637,519.98/50,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,222.77

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