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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,203.61, 75,256.45 and 23,901.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,203.61, 75,256.45 and 23,901.29 is: 35,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,203.61 : 75,256.45 = 23,901.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,203.61/75,256.45 = 23,901.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,203.61x = 75,256.45 × 23,901.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,203.61x = 1,798,726,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,726,235.82/50,203.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,828.62

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