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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,791.36, 70,099.83 and 31,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,791.36, 70,099.83 and 31,674.25 is: 43,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,791.36 : 70,099.83 = 31,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,791.36/70,099.83 = 31,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,791.36x = 70,099.83 × 31,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,791.36x = 2,220,359,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,359,540.38/50,791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,715.30

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