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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,068.89, 69,095.13 and 31,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,068.89, 69,095.13 and 31,206 is: 43,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,068.89 : 69,095.13 = 31,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,068.89/69,095.13 = 31,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,068.89x = 69,095.13 × 31,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,068.89x = 2,156,182,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,182,626.78/50,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,064.32

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