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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.60, 75,995.40 and 32,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.60, 75,995.40 and 32,001.20 is: 48,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.60 : 75,995.40 = 32,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.60/75,995.40 = 32,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.60x = 75,995.40 × 32,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.60x = 2,431,943,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,943,994.48/50,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,001.80

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