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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,202.61, 75,254.96 and 23,900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,202.61, 75,254.96 and 23,900.29 is: 35,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,202.61 : 75,254.96 = 23,900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,202.61/75,254.96 = 23,900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,202.61x = 75,254.96 × 23,900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,202.61x = 1,798,615,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,615,248.44/50,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,827.13

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