Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,790.24, 70,082.20 and 31,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,790.24, 70,082.20 and 31,914 is: 44,036.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,790.24 : 70,082.20 = 31,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,790.24/70,082.20 = 31,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,790.24x = 70,082.20 × 31,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,790.24x = 2,236,603,330.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,603,330.80/50,790.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,036.09
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