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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,768.76, 70,051.16 and 32,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,768.76, 70,051.16 and 32,861.28 is: 45,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,768.76 : 70,051.16 = 32,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,768.76/70,051.16 = 32,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,768.76x = 70,051.16 × 32,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,768.76x = 2,301,970,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,970,783.08/50,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,342.27

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