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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,171.72, 69,177.12 and 32,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,171.72, 69,177.12 and 32,267.48 is: 44,490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,171.72 : 69,177.12 = 32,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,171.72/69,177.12 = 32,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,171.72x = 69,177.12 × 32,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,171.72x = 2,232,171,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,171,336.06/50,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,490.63

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