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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,012.52, 68,984.76 and 32,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,012.52, 68,984.76 and 32,079.12 is: 44,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,012.52 : 68,984.76 = 32,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,012.52/68,984.76 = 32,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,012.52x = 68,984.76 × 32,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,012.52x = 2,212,970,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,970,394.21/50,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,248.33

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