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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,797, 70,083.66 and 32,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,797, 70,083.66 and 32,905.72 is: 45,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,797 : 70,083.66 = 32,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,797/70,083.66 = 32,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,797x = 70,083.66 × 32,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,797x = 2,306,153,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,153,292.54/50,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,399.40

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