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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,771.25, 70,054.61 and 32,863.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,771.25, 70,054.61 and 32,863.77 is: 45,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,771.25 : 70,054.61 = 32,863.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,771.25/70,054.61 = 32,863.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,771.25x = 70,054.61 × 32,863.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,771.25x = 2,302,258,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,258,426.16/50,771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,345.71

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