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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,129.76, 69,156.81 and 32,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,129.76, 69,156.81 and 32,221.42 is: 44,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,129.76 : 69,156.81 = 32,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,129.76/69,156.81 = 32,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,129.76x = 69,156.81 × 32,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,129.76x = 2,228,330,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,330,733.10/50,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,451.25

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