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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,220.36, 75,277.08 and 23,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,220.36, 75,277.08 and 23,869.44 is: 35,778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,220.36 : 75,277.08 = 23,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,220.36/75,277.08 = 23,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,220.36x = 75,277.08 × 23,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,220.36x = 1,796,821,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,821,744.44/50,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,778.75

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