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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,792.24, 70,084.96 and 31,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,792.24, 70,084.96 and 31,916 is: 44,038.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,792.24 : 70,084.96 = 31,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,792.24/70,084.96 = 31,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,792.24x = 70,084.96 × 31,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,792.24x = 2,236,831,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,831,583.36/50,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,038.84

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