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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,942.81, 70,272.20 and 32,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,942.81, 70,272.20 and 32,047.13 is: 44,206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,942.81 : 70,272.20 = 32,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,942.81/70,272.20 = 32,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,942.81x = 70,272.20 × 32,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,942.81x = 2,252,021,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,021,817.19/50,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,206.87

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