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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,291.57, 69,406.52 and 32,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,291.57, 69,406.52 and 32,423.78 is: 44,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,291.57 : 69,406.52 = 32,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,291.57/69,406.52 = 32,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,291.57x = 69,406.52 × 32,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,291.57x = 2,250,421,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,421,225.89/50,291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,747.49

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