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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,220.58, 75,327.20 and 23,572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,220.58, 75,327.20 and 23,572.64 is: 35,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,220.58 : 75,327.20 = 23,572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,220.58/75,327.20 = 23,572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,220.58x = 75,327.20 × 23,572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,220.58x = 1,775,660,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,660,967.81/50,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,357.24

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