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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,221.86, 75,279.33 and 23,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,221.86, 75,279.33 and 23,870.94 is: 35,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,221.86 : 75,279.33 = 23,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,221.86/75,279.33 = 23,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,221.86x = 75,279.33 × 23,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,221.86x = 1,796,988,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,988,369.67/50,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,781.00

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