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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,869.91, 75,995.43 and 32,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,869.91, 75,995.43 and 32,954.73 is: 49,231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,869.91 : 75,995.43 = 32,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,869.91/75,995.43 = 32,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,869.91x = 75,995.43 × 32,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,869.91x = 2,504,408,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,408,876.88/50,869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,231.64

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