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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,114.79, 75,165.71 and 23,836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,114.79, 75,165.71 and 23,836.23 is: 35,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,114.79 : 75,165.71 = 23,836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,114.79/75,165.71 = 23,836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,114.79x = 75,165.71 × 23,836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,114.79x = 1,791,667,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,667,032.49/50,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,751.26

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