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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,223.36, 75,286.08 and 23,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,223.36, 75,286.08 and 23,921.04 is: 35,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,223.36 : 75,286.08 = 23,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,223.36/75,286.08 = 23,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,223.36x = 75,286.08 × 23,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,223.36x = 1,800,921,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,921,331.12/50,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,858.24

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