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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,791.41, 70,068.87 and 32,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,791.41, 70,068.87 and 32,892.18 is: 45,376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,791.41 : 70,068.87 = 32,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,791.41/70,068.87 = 32,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,791.41x = 70,068.87 × 32,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,791.41x = 2,304,717,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,717,884.44/50,791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,376.14

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