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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,840.56, 76,249.98 and 32,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,840.56, 76,249.98 and 32,095.54 is: 48,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,840.56 : 76,249.98 = 32,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,840.56/76,249.98 = 32,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,840.56x = 76,249.98 × 32,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,840.56x = 2,447,284,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,284,283.09/50,840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,136.45

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