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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,063.61, 75,116.34 and 21,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,063.61, 75,116.34 and 21,969.15 is: 32,962.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,063.61 : 75,116.34 = 21,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,063.61/75,116.34 = 21,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,063.61x = 75,116.34 × 21,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,063.61x = 1,650,242,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,242,140.91/50,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,962.91

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