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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,732.62, 70,013.53 and 30,596.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,732.62, 70,013.53 and 30,596.02 is: 42,224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,732.62 : 70,013.53 = 30,596.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,732.62/70,013.53 = 30,596.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,732.62x = 70,013.53 × 30,596.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,732.62x = 2,142,135,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,135,364.15/50,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,224.02

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