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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,711.05, 69,996.32 and 32,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,711.05, 69,996.32 and 32,805.60 is: 45,281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,711.05 : 69,996.32 = 32,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,711.05/69,996.32 = 32,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,711.05x = 69,996.32 × 32,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,711.05x = 2,296,271,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,271,275.39/50,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,281.48

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