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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,195.46, 75,265.70 and 23,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,195.46, 75,265.70 and 23,148.44 is: 34,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,195.46 : 75,265.70 = 23,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,195.46/75,265.70 = 23,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,195.46x = 75,265.70 × 23,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,195.46x = 1,742,283,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,283,612.93/50,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,709.98

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