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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,012.06, 68,984.12 and 32,078.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,012.06, 68,984.12 and 32,078.66 is: 44,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,012.06 : 68,984.12 = 32,078.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,012.06/68,984.12 = 32,078.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,012.06x = 68,984.12 × 32,078.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,012.06x = 2,212,917,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,917,866.16/50,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,247.69

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