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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.50, 70,049.43 and 32,860.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.50, 70,049.43 and 32,860.02 is: 45,340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.50 : 70,049.43 = 32,860.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.50/70,049.43 = 32,860.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.50x = 70,049.43 × 32,860.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.50x = 2,301,825,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,825,670.79/50,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,340.54

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