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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,195.61, 75,244.46 and 23,893.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,195.61, 75,244.46 and 23,893.29 is: 35,816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,195.61 : 75,244.46 = 23,893.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,195.61/75,244.46 = 23,893.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,195.61x = 75,244.46 × 23,893.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,195.61x = 1,797,837,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,837,584.21/50,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,816.63

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