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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,867.19, 76,295.93 and 31,135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,867.19, 76,295.93 and 31,135.59 is: 46,700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,867.19 : 76,295.93 = 31,135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,867.19/76,295.93 = 31,135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,867.19x = 76,295.93 × 31,135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,867.19x = 2,375,518,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,518,639.47/50,867.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,700.41

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