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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,105.67, 75,056.43 and 23,730.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,105.67, 75,056.43 and 23,730.45 is: 35,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,105.67 : 75,056.43 = 23,730.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,105.67/75,056.43 = 23,730.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,105.67x = 75,056.43 × 23,730.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,105.67x = 1,781,122,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,122,859.29/50,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,547.33

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