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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,112.54, 75,162.33 and 23,833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,112.54, 75,162.33 and 23,833.98 is: 35,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,112.54 : 75,162.33 = 23,833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,112.54/75,162.33 = 23,833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,112.54x = 75,162.33 × 23,833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,112.54x = 1,791,417,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,417,469.97/50,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,747.89

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