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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,740.91, 70,023.60 and 32,867.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,740.91, 70,023.60 and 32,867.03 is: 45,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,740.91 : 70,023.60 = 32,867.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,740.91/70,023.60 = 32,867.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,740.91x = 70,023.60 × 32,867.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,740.91x = 2,301,467,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,467,687.77/50,740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,357.24

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