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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,969.14, 68,964.44 and 31,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,969.14, 68,964.44 and 31,814.06 is: 43,907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,969.14 : 68,964.44 = 31,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,969.14/68,964.44 = 31,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,969.14x = 68,964.44 × 31,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,969.14x = 2,194,038,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,038,328.13/49,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,907.87

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