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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.75, 70,049.77 and 32,860.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.75, 70,049.77 and 32,860.27 is: 45,340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.75 : 70,049.77 = 32,860.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.75/70,049.77 = 32,860.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.75x = 70,049.77 × 32,860.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.75x = 2,301,854,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,854,355.64/50,767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,340.88

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