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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,992.91, 70,313.49 and 34,862.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,992.91, 70,313.49 and 34,862.85 is: 48,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,992.91 : 70,313.49 = 34,862.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,992.91/70,313.49 = 34,862.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,992.91x = 70,313.49 × 34,862.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,992.91x = 2,451,328,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,328,654.85/50,992.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,071.95

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