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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,147.54, 75,171.83 and 23,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,147.54, 75,171.83 and 23,870.74 is: 35,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,147.54 : 75,171.83 = 23,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,147.54/75,171.83 = 23,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,147.54x = 75,171.83 × 23,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,147.54x = 1,794,406,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,406,833.40/50,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,782.55

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