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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,991.99, 70,379.02 and 32,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,991.99, 70,379.02 and 32,583.33 is: 44,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,991.99 : 70,379.02 = 32,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,991.99/70,379.02 = 32,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,991.99x = 70,379.02 × 32,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,991.99x = 2,293,182,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,182,833.74/50,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,971.43

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