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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.88, 69,253.95 and 32,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.88, 69,253.95 and 32,049.27 is: 44,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.88 : 69,253.95 = 32,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.88/69,253.95 = 32,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.88x = 69,253.95 × 32,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.88x = 2,219,538,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,538,662.30/50,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,215.78

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