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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,195.58, 75,307.95 and 23,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,195.58, 75,307.95 and 23,922.42 is: 35,890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,195.58 : 75,307.95 = 23,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,195.58/75,307.95 = 23,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,195.58x = 75,307.95 × 23,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,195.58x = 1,801,548,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,548,409.24/50,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,890.58

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