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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.84, 75,001.32 and 32,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.84, 75,001.32 and 32,253.68 is: 48,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.84 : 75,001.32 = 32,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.84/75,001.32 = 32,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.84x = 75,001.32 × 32,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.84x = 2,419,068,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,068,574.86/50,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,348.65

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