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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,219.80, 69,273.66 and 32,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,219.80, 69,273.66 and 32,309.08 is: 44,567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,219.80 : 69,273.66 = 32,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,219.80/69,273.66 = 32,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,219.80x = 69,273.66 × 32,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,219.80x = 2,238,168,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,168,222.83/50,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,567.45

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