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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,439.52, 69,583.14 and 32,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,439.52, 69,583.14 and 32,540.28 is: 44,890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,439.52 : 69,583.14 = 32,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,439.52/69,583.14 = 32,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,439.52x = 69,583.14 × 32,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,439.52x = 2,264,254,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,254,858.88/50,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,890.49

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