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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,023.02, 75,006.83 and 20,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,023.02, 75,006.83 and 20,461.62 is: 30,681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,023.02 : 75,006.83 = 20,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,023.02/75,006.83 = 20,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,023.02x = 75,006.83 × 20,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,023.02x = 1,534,761,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,761,252.86/50,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.10

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