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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,926.54, 76,279.11 and 31,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,926.54, 76,279.11 and 31,145.26 is: 46,650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,926.54 : 76,279.11 = 31,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,926.54/76,279.11 = 31,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,926.54x = 76,279.11 × 31,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,926.54x = 2,375,732,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,732,713.52/50,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,650.19

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