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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,026.38, 75,054.36 and 23,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,026.38, 75,054.36 and 23,694.90 is: 35,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,026.38 : 75,054.36 = 23,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,026.38/75,054.36 = 23,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,026.38x = 75,054.36 × 23,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,026.38x = 1,778,405,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,405,554.76/50,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,549.36

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