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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,030.52, 75,044.34 and 23,716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,030.52, 75,044.34 and 23,716.92 is: 35,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,030.52 : 75,044.34 = 23,716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,030.52/75,044.34 = 23,716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,030.52x = 75,044.34 × 23,716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,030.52x = 1,779,820,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,820,608.23/50,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,574.70

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