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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.40, 68,904.96 and 32,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.40, 68,904.96 and 32,985.60 is: 45,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.40 : 68,904.96 = 32,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.40/68,904.96 = 32,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.40x = 68,904.96 × 32,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.40x = 2,272,871,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,871,448.58/50,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,447.07

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