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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.74, 76,350.38 and 30,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.74, 76,350.38 and 30,971.34 is: 46,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.74 : 76,350.38 = 30,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.74/76,350.38 = 30,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.74x = 76,350.38 × 30,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.74x = 2,364,673,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,673,423.25/50,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,406.42

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