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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,147.58, 75,221.85 and 23,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,147.58, 75,221.85 and 23,854.94 is: 35,782.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,147.58 : 75,221.85 = 23,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,147.58/75,221.85 = 23,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,147.58x = 75,221.85 × 23,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,147.58x = 1,794,412,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,412,718.44/50,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,782.64

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