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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,869.41, 75,994.68 and 32,954.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,869.41, 75,994.68 and 32,954.23 is: 49,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,869.41 : 75,994.68 = 32,954.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,869.41/75,994.68 = 32,954.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,869.41x = 75,994.68 × 32,954.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,869.41x = 2,504,346,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,346,163.50/50,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,230.89

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