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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,676.84, 69,916.92 and 32,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,676.84, 69,916.92 and 32,794.44 is: 45,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,676.84 : 69,916.92 = 32,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,676.84/69,916.92 = 32,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,676.84x = 69,916.92 × 32,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,676.84x = 2,292,886,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,886,237.92/50,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,245.25

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