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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.36, 75,247.08 and 23,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.36, 75,247.08 and 23,895.04 is: 35,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.36 : 75,247.08 = 23,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.36/75,247.08 = 23,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.36x = 75,247.08 × 23,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.36x = 1,798,031,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,031,986.48/50,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,819.25

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