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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,155.84, 75,168.96 and 23,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,155.84, 75,168.96 and 23,868.64 is: 35,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,155.84 : 75,168.96 = 23,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,155.84/75,168.96 = 23,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,155.84x = 75,168.96 × 23,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,155.84x = 1,794,180,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,180,845.41/50,155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,772.12

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