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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,838.55, 76,246.98 and 32,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,838.55, 76,246.98 and 32,093.53 is: 48,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,838.55 : 76,246.98 = 32,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,838.55/76,246.98 = 32,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,838.55x = 76,246.98 × 32,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,838.55x = 2,447,034,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,034,740.04/50,838.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,133.45

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