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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,095.77, 75,131.91 and 23,460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,095.77, 75,131.91 and 23,460.09 is: 35,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,095.77 : 75,131.91 = 23,460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,095.77/75,131.91 = 23,460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,095.77x = 75,131.91 × 23,460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,095.77x = 1,762,601,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,601,370.47/50,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,184.63

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