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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,557.84, 75,681.20 and 32,989.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,557.84, 75,681.20 and 32,989.84 is: 49,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,557.84 : 75,681.20 = 32,989.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,557.84/75,681.20 = 32,989.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,557.84x = 75,681.20 × 32,989.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,557.84x = 2,496,710,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,710,679.01/50,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,383.25

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