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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,079.36, 75,067.13 and 31,316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,079.36, 75,067.13 and 31,316.33 is: 46,942.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,079.36 : 75,067.13 = 31,316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,079.36/75,067.13 = 31,316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,079.36x = 75,067.13 × 31,316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,079.36x = 2,350,827,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,827,046.32/50,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,942.03

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