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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,009.38, 75,050.98 and 23,714.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,009.38, 75,050.98 and 23,714.22 is: 35,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,009.38 : 75,050.98 = 23,714.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,009.38/75,050.98 = 23,714.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,009.38x = 75,050.98 × 23,714.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,009.38x = 1,779,775,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,775,450.94/50,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.83

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