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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,774.24, 70,060.12 and 31,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,774.24, 70,060.12 and 31,898 is: 44,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,774.24 : 70,060.12 = 31,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,774.24/70,060.12 = 31,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,774.24x = 70,060.12 × 31,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,774.24x = 2,234,777,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,777,707.76/50,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,014.01

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