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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,220.38, 75,238.76 and 23,517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,220.38, 75,238.76 and 23,517.38 is: 35,233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,220.38 : 75,238.76 = 23,517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,220.38/75,238.76 = 23,517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,220.38x = 75,238.76 × 23,517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,220.38x = 1,769,418,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,418,509.65/50,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.08

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