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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,207.61, 75,262.44 and 23,905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,207.61, 75,262.44 and 23,905.29 is: 35,834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,207.61 : 75,262.44 = 23,905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,207.61/75,262.44 = 23,905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,207.61x = 75,262.44 × 23,905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,207.61x = 1,799,170,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,170,454.31/50,207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,834.62

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