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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,788.36, 70,095.68 and 31,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,788.36, 70,095.68 and 31,671.24 is: 43,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,788.36 : 70,095.68 = 31,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,788.36/70,095.68 = 31,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,788.36x = 70,095.68 × 31,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,788.36x = 2,220,017,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,017,104.24/50,788.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,711.14

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