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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,348.40, 75,436.20 and 32,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,348.40, 75,436.20 and 32,809.20 is: 49,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,348.40 : 75,436.20 = 32,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,348.40/75,436.20 = 32,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,348.40x = 75,436.20 × 32,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,348.40x = 2,475,001,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,001,373.04/50,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,157.50

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