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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,792.22, 70,047.36 and 32,868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,792.22, 70,047.36 and 32,868.54 is: 45,328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,792.22 : 70,047.36 = 32,868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,792.22/70,047.36 = 32,868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,792.22x = 70,047.36 × 32,868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,792.22x = 2,302,354,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,354,454.05/50,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,328.88

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