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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,539.74, 69,730.84 and 32,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,539.74, 69,730.84 and 32,635.50 is: 45,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,539.74 : 69,730.84 = 32,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,539.74/69,730.84 = 32,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,539.74x = 69,730.84 × 32,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,539.74x = 2,275,700,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,700,828.82/50,539.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,027.95

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