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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,244.63, 69,323.39 and 32,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,244.63, 69,323.39 and 32,350.01 is: 44,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,244.63 : 69,323.39 = 32,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,244.63/69,323.39 = 32,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,244.63x = 69,323.39 × 32,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,244.63x = 2,242,611,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,611,851.37/50,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,633.86

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