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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.25, 70,049.08 and 32,859.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.25, 70,049.08 and 32,859.77 is: 45,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.25 : 70,049.08 = 32,859.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.25/70,049.08 = 32,859.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.25x = 70,049.08 × 32,859.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.25x = 2,301,796,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,796,657.51/50,767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,340.19

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