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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,868.41, 75,993.19 and 32,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,868.41, 75,993.19 and 32,953.23 is: 49,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,868.41 : 75,993.19 = 32,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,868.41/75,993.19 = 32,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,868.41x = 75,993.19 × 32,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,868.41x = 2,504,220,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,220,986.12/50,868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,229.40

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