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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,967.72, 76,411.52 and 32,208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,967.72, 76,411.52 and 32,208.30 is: 48,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,967.72 : 76,411.52 = 32,208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,967.72/76,411.52 = 32,208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,967.72x = 76,411.52 × 32,208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,967.72x = 2,461,085,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,085,159.62/50,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,287.13

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