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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,050.76, 108,063.54 and 32,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,050.76, 108,063.54 and 32,598.60 is: 48,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,050.76 : 108,063.54 = 32,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,050.76/108,063.54 = 32,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,050.76x = 108,063.54 × 32,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,050.76x = 3,522,720,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,720,115.04/72,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,892.20

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