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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,788.41, 70,064.73 and 32,889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,788.41, 70,064.73 and 32,889.18 is: 45,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,788.41 : 70,064.73 = 32,889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,788.41/70,064.73 = 32,889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,788.41x = 70,064.73 × 32,889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,788.41x = 2,304,371,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,371,516.62/50,788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,372.00

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