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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,849.28, 70,175.70 and 30,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,849.28, 70,175.70 and 30,711.06 is: 42,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,849.28 : 70,175.70 = 30,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,849.28/70,175.70 = 30,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,849.28x = 70,175.70 × 30,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,849.28x = 2,155,170,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,170,133.24/50,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,383.49

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