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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,802.80, 76,266.60 and 32,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,802.80, 76,266.60 and 32,082.80 is: 48,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,802.80 : 76,266.60 = 32,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,802.80/76,266.60 = 32,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,802.80x = 76,266.60 × 32,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,802.80x = 2,446,846,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,846,074.48/50,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,163.61

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