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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,811.06, 70,103.97 and 32,927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,811.06, 70,103.97 and 32,927.07 is: 45,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,811.06 : 70,103.97 = 32,927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,811.06/70,103.97 = 32,927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,811.06x = 70,103.97 × 32,927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,811.06x = 2,308,318,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,318,327.47/50,811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,429.45

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