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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.80, 75,422.70 and 32,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.80, 75,422.70 and 32,785.80 is: 49,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.80 : 75,422.70 = 32,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.80/75,422.70 = 32,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.80x = 75,422.70 × 32,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.80x = 2,472,793,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,793,557.66/50,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,178.70

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