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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,132.70, 75,205.72 and 23,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,132.70, 75,205.72 and 23,475.05 is: 35,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,132.70 : 75,205.72 = 23,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,132.70/75,205.72 = 23,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,132.70x = 75,205.72 × 23,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,132.70x = 1,765,457,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,457,543.88/50,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,215.69

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