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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,720.97, 76,088.37 and 21,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,720.97, 76,088.37 and 21,131.88 is: 31,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,720.97 : 76,088.37 = 21,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,720.97/76,088.37 = 21,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,720.97x = 76,088.37 × 21,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,720.97x = 1,607,890,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,890,304.24/50,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,700.70

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