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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,363.20, 75,631.20 and 32,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,363.20, 75,631.20 and 32,910.40 is: 49,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,363.20 : 75,631.20 = 32,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,363.20/75,631.20 = 32,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,363.20x = 75,631.20 × 32,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,363.20x = 2,489,053,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,053,044.48/50,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,422.06

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