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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,192.76, 75,298.74 and 23,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,192.76, 75,298.74 and 23,909.88 is: 35,869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,192.76 : 75,298.74 = 23,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,192.76/75,298.74 = 23,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,192.76x = 75,298.74 × 23,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,192.76x = 1,800,383,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,383,837.55/50,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,869.39

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