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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.98, 76,350.74 and 30,971.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.98, 76,350.74 and 30,971.59 is: 46,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.98 : 76,350.74 = 30,971.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.98/76,350.74 = 30,971.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.98x = 76,350.74 × 30,971.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.98x = 2,364,703,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,703,815.48/50,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,406.80

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