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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,196.61, 75,245.95 and 23,894.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,196.61, 75,245.95 and 23,894.29 is: 35,818.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,196.61 : 75,245.95 = 23,894.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,196.61/75,245.95 = 23,894.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,196.61x = 75,245.95 × 23,894.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,196.61x = 1,797,948,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,948,550.63/50,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,818.13

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