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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,144.68, 69,190.59 and 32,235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,144.68, 69,190.59 and 32,235.58 is: 44,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,144.68 : 69,190.59 = 32,235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,144.68/69,190.59 = 32,235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,144.68x = 69,190.59 × 32,235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,144.68x = 2,230,398,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,398,825.24/50,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,479.27

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