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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,977.22, 70,382.58 and 31,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,977.22, 70,382.58 and 31,884.03 is: 44,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,977.22 : 70,382.58 = 31,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,977.22/70,382.58 = 31,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,977.22x = 70,382.58 × 31,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,977.22x = 2,244,080,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,080,243.70/50,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,021.24

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