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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,157.84, 75,171.96 and 23,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,157.84, 75,171.96 and 23,870.64 is: 35,775.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,157.84 : 75,171.96 = 23,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,157.84/75,171.96 = 23,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,157.84x = 75,171.96 × 23,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,157.84x = 1,794,402,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,402,795.25/50,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,775.12

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