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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,233.36, 75,301.08 and 23,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,233.36, 75,301.08 and 23,931.04 is: 35,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,233.36 : 75,301.08 = 23,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,233.36/75,301.08 = 23,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,233.36x = 75,301.08 × 23,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,233.36x = 1,802,033,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,033,157.52/50,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,873.24

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