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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.90, 68,905.65 and 32,986.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.90, 68,905.65 and 32,986.11 is: 45,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.90 : 68,905.65 = 32,986.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.90/68,905.65 = 32,986.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.90x = 68,905.65 × 32,986.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.90x = 2,272,929,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,929,350.52/50,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,447.77

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