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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,867.54, 76,290.33 and 32,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,867.54, 76,290.33 and 32,122.53 is: 48,176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,867.54 : 76,290.33 = 32,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,867.54/76,290.33 = 32,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,867.54x = 76,290.33 × 32,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,867.54x = 2,450,638,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,638,414.13/50,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,176.86

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