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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,133.70, 75,207.22 and 23,476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,133.70, 75,207.22 and 23,476.05 is: 35,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,133.70 : 75,207.22 = 23,476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,133.70/75,207.22 = 23,476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,133.70x = 75,207.22 × 23,476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,133.70x = 1,765,568,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,568,457.08/50,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.20

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