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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,169.61, 69,280.93 and 32,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,169.61, 69,280.93 and 32,295.68 is: 44,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,169.61 : 69,280.93 = 32,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,169.61/69,280.93 = 32,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,169.61x = 69,280.93 × 32,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,169.61x = 2,237,474,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,474,745.38/50,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,598.21

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