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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,145.68, 69,191.97 and 32,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,145.68, 69,191.97 and 32,236.58 is: 44,480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,145.68 : 69,191.97 = 32,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,145.68/69,191.97 = 32,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,145.68x = 69,191.97 × 32,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,145.68x = 2,230,512,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,512,476.26/50,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,480.65

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