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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,145.21, 69,191.32 and 32,236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,145.21, 69,191.32 and 32,236.11 is: 44,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,145.21 : 69,191.32 = 32,236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,145.21/69,191.32 = 32,236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,145.21x = 69,191.32 × 32,236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,145.21x = 2,230,459,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,459,175.54/50,145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,480.00

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