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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,256.93, 69,340.41 and 32,362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,256.93, 69,340.41 and 32,362.29 is: 44,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,256.93 : 69,340.41 = 32,362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,256.93/69,340.41 = 32,362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,256.93x = 69,340.41 × 32,362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,256.93x = 2,244,014,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,014,457.14/50,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,650.85

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