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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,245.40, 75,281.70 and 32,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,245.40, 75,281.70 and 32,706.20 is: 49,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,245.40 : 75,281.70 = 32,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,245.40/75,281.70 = 32,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,245.40x = 75,281.70 × 32,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,245.40x = 2,462,178,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,178,336.54/50,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,003.06

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