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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,008.38, 75,049.49 and 23,713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,008.38, 75,049.49 and 23,713.21 is: 35,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,008.38 : 75,049.49 = 23,713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,008.38/75,049.49 = 23,713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,008.38x = 75,049.49 × 23,713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,008.38x = 1,779,664,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,664,316.76/50,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,587.32

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