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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,377.61, 69,509.14 and 32,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,377.61, 69,509.14 and 32,451.50 is: 44,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,377.61 : 69,509.14 = 32,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,377.61/69,509.14 = 32,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,377.61x = 69,509.14 × 32,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,377.61x = 2,255,675,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,675,949.35/50,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,775.36

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