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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,284.88, 69,335.88 and 32,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,284.88, 69,335.88 and 32,111.12 is: 44,276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,284.88 : 69,335.88 = 32,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,284.88/69,335.88 = 32,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,284.88x = 69,335.88 × 32,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,284.88x = 2,226,452,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,452,762.99/50,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,276.78

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