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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,191.70, 69,253.18 and 34,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,191.70, 69,253.18 and 34,061.21 is: 46,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,191.70 : 69,253.18 = 34,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,191.70/69,253.18 = 34,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,191.70x = 69,253.18 × 34,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,191.70x = 2,358,846,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,846,935.43/50,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.75

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