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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,676.80, 76,015.20 and 32,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,676.80, 76,015.20 and 32,014.40 is: 48,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,676.80 : 76,015.20 = 32,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,676.80/76,015.20 = 32,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,676.80x = 76,015.20 × 32,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,676.80x = 2,433,581,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,581,018.88/50,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,021.60

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