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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.38, 75,044.98 and 23,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.38, 75,044.98 and 23,710.22 is: 35,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.38 : 75,044.98 = 23,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.38/75,044.98 = 23,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.38x = 75,044.98 × 23,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.38x = 1,779,332,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,332,985.70/50,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,582.83

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