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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,147.59, 69,210.77 and 31,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,147.59, 69,210.77 and 31,033.52 is: 42,830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,147.59 : 69,210.77 = 31,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,147.59/69,210.77 = 31,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,147.59x = 69,210.77 × 31,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,147.59x = 2,147,853,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,853,455.45/50,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,830.64

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