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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,899.36, 70,226.76 and 32,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,899.36, 70,226.76 and 32,995.12 is: 45,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,899.36 : 70,226.76 = 32,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,899.36/70,226.76 = 32,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,899.36x = 70,226.76 × 32,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,899.36x = 2,317,140,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,140,373.41/50,899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,523.96

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