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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,144.76, 69,177.50 and 32,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,144.76, 69,177.50 and 32,236.44 is: 44,471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,144.76 : 69,177.50 = 32,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,144.76/69,177.50 = 32,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,144.76x = 69,177.50 × 32,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,144.76x = 2,230,036,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,036,328.10/50,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,471.97

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