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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,176.59, 69,251.27 and 32,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,176.59, 69,251.27 and 32,035.07 is: 44,213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,176.59 : 69,251.27 = 32,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,176.59/69,251.27 = 32,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,176.59x = 69,251.27 × 32,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,176.59x = 2,218,469,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,469,282.04/50,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,213.23

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