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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.93, 68,983.95 and 32,078.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.93, 68,983.95 and 32,078.53 is: 44,247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.93 : 68,983.95 = 32,078.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.93/68,983.95 = 32,078.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.93x = 68,983.95 × 32,078.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.93x = 2,212,903,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,903,709.59/50,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,247.52

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