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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.04, 68,990.64 and 32,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.04, 68,990.64 and 32,121.28 is: 44,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.04 : 68,990.64 = 32,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.04/68,990.64 = 32,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.04x = 68,990.64 × 32,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.04x = 2,216,067,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,067,664.82/50,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,292.09

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