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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.27, 69,233.75 and 31,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.27, 69,233.75 and 31,050.18 is: 42,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.27 : 69,233.75 = 31,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.27/69,233.75 = 31,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.27x = 69,233.75 × 31,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.27x = 2,149,720,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,720,399.58/50,164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,853.62

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