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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,135.82, 75,203.73 and 23,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,135.82, 75,203.73 and 23,826.21 is: 35,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,135.82 : 75,203.73 = 23,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,135.82/75,203.73 = 23,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,135.82x = 75,203.73 × 23,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,135.82x = 1,791,819,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,819,863.76/50,135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,739.32

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